UK Salary Guide · ONS ASHE 2025

Data Scientist salary
in the UK

Real take-home pay, rent costs and disposable income for Data Scientists across 12 UK cities. 2025/26 tax year.

UK Median
£51,000
per year
Highest city
£68,000
London
Lowest city
£44,000
Cardiff
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Data Scientist salary by city

12 cities · sorted highest to lowest

City Gross salary Take-home
London £68,000 £4,166/mo View →
Bristol £55,000 £3,538/mo View →
Edinburgh £54,000 £3,349/mo View →
Manchester £53,000 £3,441/mo View →
Leeds £52,000 £3,393/mo View →
Birmingham £50,000 £3,293/mo View →
Glasgow £50,000 £3,164/mo View →
Aberdeen £48,000 £3,081/mo View →
Nottingham £47,000 £3,113/mo View →
Sheffield £46,000 £3,053/mo View →
Newcastle £45,000 £2,993/mo View →
Cardiff £44,000 £2,933/mo View →

UK salary range

Middle 50% of Data Scientist earners · London reference

25th percentile
£54,000
Median (UK)
£51,000
75th percentile
£88,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in the UK? +
The UK median Data Scientist salary across 12 cities is £51,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £54,000 and £88,000. Salaries vary significantly by city — from £44,000 in Cardiff to £68,000 in London.
Which UK city pays Data Scientists the most? +
London offers the highest median Data Scientist salary at £68,000 per year — £17,000 above the UK median. Cardiff is at the lower end with £44,000. See the full city breakdown in the table above.
What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in London? +
A Data Scientist in London earns a median £68,000 per year. After income tax and National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), that works out to approximately £4,166 per month take-home. See the full London breakdown →