Frequently Asked Questions
Is £49,000 a good data scientist salary in London?
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£49,000 is the entry-level data scientist salary in London, representing 72% of the median (£68,000).
Net take-home is £3,233/month after tax and NI.
Rent-to-income is 63% — unsustainable solo.
At 3% above the London all-worker median of £47,455, this is a competitive salary for the city.
What is the average data scientist salary in London?
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The median London data scientist salary is £68,000 (LinkedIn 2025).
The lower quartile (P25) is £54,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £88,000.
Entry-level roles typically start around £49,000,
while senior professionals reach £94,000.
How much can a data scientist in London save each month?
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On £49,000 in London, after rent (£2,050/mo), council tax (£165/mo),
transport (£185/mo) and groceries & utilities (£462/mo),
estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £31/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data scientist in London?
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On £49,000 in London, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 63%.
The guideline for comfortable solo living is under 33%.
To achieve a 33% RTI on a London 1-bed (£2,050/mo),
you need approximately £74,000 gross annual salary.