What is the typical salary for a Data Scientist in the UK?

Based on 45 current UK Data Scientist vacancies, salaries typically range from £50,000 to £100,000 per year, with a median of £73,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Data Scientist jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Data Scientist staff are London, Nationwide, Cambridge, City of London, Manchester.

Data Scientist Jobs

Q: How many Data Scientist jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 86 live Data Scientist vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 86 live Data Scientist vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Data Scientist salary in the UK

£50,000 – £100,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 45 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£73,000

Median pay

Per year

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Data Scientist listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Data Scientists right now

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Lead Data Scientist

Artis Recruitment

BS1, Bristol, City of Bristol Permanent £70000 - £80000/annum + 10% Bonus and Excellent Benefits

10 applied

Lead Data Scientist required by an established UK organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent...

9 days ago View Apply →

Cloud Data Platform Specialist

IntaPeople

CF31, Bridgend, Bridgend county borough Contract £400 - £419/day

Contract Cloud Data Platform Specialist. 6-Month Contract | SC Clearance (Current, Lapsed or Eligible. Hybrid working (2 days...

12 days ago View Apply →

Data Architect

Connect2Luton

Luton, Bedfordshire Contract £700/day

10 applied

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Data Architect on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position. The Data...

13 days ago View Apply →

AWS Data Architect

ISR RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Nationwide Contract

10 applied

AWS / Data Platform / Cloud / Security Architect. Remote Working. Outside IR35. Market Rates. Start Date - September 2026. The...

13 days ago View Apply →

Data Engineer AWS

SmartSourcing Ltd

Manchester, Greater Manchester Contract £49400/annum Excellent pension

Data Engineer (AWS) 12-month FTC, Hybrid/London, Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh or Darlington. One of our government...

13 days ago View Apply →

Data Science

Pontoon

City of London, London Contract £500 - £750/day

10 applied

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist. Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 Months. Working Pattern:3 days per week in office. Location:...

14 days ago View Apply →

Research Scientist - Colloids

SRG

Sedgefield, County Durham Permanent £26939 - £41000/annum

10 applied

Research Scientists - Colloid Science (Pharmaceuticals & Formulated Products. Sedgefield | Permanent | £26,939 - £41,000. About...

14 days ago View Apply →

Data Architect

Randstad Technologies Recruitment

London Permanent £80000 - £85000/annum

10 applied

Job Title: Data Architect (AWS / Databricks) - Insurance Domain. Location: London, UK (Hybrid. Experience: 12+ Years. Role...

15 days ago View Apply →

Emissions Data Scientist - Bristol

Mploy Group

Bristol, City of Bristol Permanent £45000 - £55000/annum Pension, Healthcare, Life Insurance

10 applied

Emissions Data Scientist. Bristol | Hybrid | £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits. The Company. Our client is an innovative technology...

15 days ago View Apply →

Data Innovation Business Analyst

Pontoon

Warwick, Warwickshire Contract £500/day

10 applied

Join our client's mission to empower innovators and pioneer groundbreaking ideas through their Data Connect Innovation (DCI) Lab!...

15 days ago View Apply →

Data Engineer (AWS)

SmartSourcing Ltd

Canary Wharf, Greater London Contract £49400/annum Excellent pension

10 applied

Data Engineer (AWS) 12-month FTC, Canary Wharf, London. One of our government clients is recruiting for a Data Engineer to join...

15 days ago View Apply →

DV Cleared Data Scientist

Salt

Nationwide Permanent £70000 - £100000/annum

DV Cleared Data Science Specialist (AI & Machine Learning. Location: Cheltenham, Ipswich, or Manchester (100% On-site. Salary: Up...

15 days ago View Apply →