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 70 live Data Scientist vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 70 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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Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist Chemical Pathology

NHS Professionals

HP21, Walton, Buckinghamshire Temporary £25.76/hour

10 applied

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology. The service supports...

22 days ago View Apply →

Lead Data Scientist

Technify Talent Limited

Nationwide Permanent £80000 - £90000/annum

10 applied

Lead Data Scientist / Chief Data Scientist. Remote - must be UK-based. £90,000 + Bonus + Healthcare. The Opportunity. We're...

22 days ago View Apply →

Data Science Manager

Technify Talent Limited

Reading, Berkshire Permanent £90000 - £100000/annum

10 applied

Data Science Manager. Hybrid - 2 days a week - Reading. Up to £100,000 + Bonus. The Opportunity. We're supporting a high-growth...

22 days ago View Apply →

Data Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment

London Contract £600 - £700/day Negotiable

10 applied

We are partnering with a global tech and media giant to hire a Senior Data Engineer. You will build and scale the massive data...

23 days ago View Apply →

Data Scientist

Hays Technology

London Contract £600 - £1000/day £700+ per day inside IR35

10 applied

Data Scientist - Operational & Optimisation-Focused AI. £700+ per day | Inside IR35 | Long-term programme (2-3 years. I'm...

25 days ago View Apply →

Data Scientist – Marketing Effectiveness – £65k–£95k – MMM – AI

Opus Recruitment Solutions

London Permanent £65000 - £95000/annum

10 applied

Data Scientist – Marketing Effectiveness – £60k–£95k – MMM – AI. MMM | Marketing Effectiveness | Data Science |...

27 days ago View Apply →

Data Engineer

Apex Systems US · Direct

London Contract

10 applied

Role Title / Position: Data Engineer III. Type : Contract. Duration:12 months. Location: Bromley or Chester. Job Description....

27 days ago View Apply →

Senior Data Architect

Damia Group Ltd

London Permanent £75000 - £90000/annum 15% cash flex and bonus

Senior Data Architect - hybrid London - £75,000 - 90,000 plus 15% cash flex (guaranteed income and can be taken as cash or used...

27 days ago View Apply →

Senior Data Modeller

Damia Group Ltd

London Permanent £75000 - £90000/annum 15% cash flex and bonus

10 applied

Senior Data Modeller - Hybrid London - £75,000 - 90,000 base salary plus 15% cash flex (guaranteed income and can be taken as...

27 days ago View Apply →