Data scientist salary in the UK
The median advertised salary for a data scientist in the UK is £80k, based on 20 live job ads that publish pay. Most fall between £52k and £107k; the full range runs from £25k to £165k.
Data scientist salary by seniority
| Level | Median | Ads |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | £60k | 9 |
| Senior | £105k | 3 |
| Lead / Staff | £114k | 4 |
Highest-paying data scientist jobs right now
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Questions people ask
What is the average data scientist salary in the UK?
Based on 20 live UK job ads that publish pay, the median advertised data scientist salary is £80k, with the middle half between £52k and £107k (October 2026).
What is the highest data scientist salary advertised?
The highest currently advertised is £124k to £165k for Staff Data Scientist at Monzo.
Do data scientists earn more in London?
In current ads, the median London data scientist salary is £87k, against £52k elsewhere in the UK.
How much does a junior or senior data scientist earn?
Median advertised salary by level: Mid-level £60k; Senior £105k; Lead / Staff £114k.