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Data Scientist Salary UK 2026

Data scientist salaries range from £38,000 to £95,000+. Financial services and tech pay the most.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£58,000
Median Salary
£38k–£95k+
Typical Range
£35,000–£48,000
Entry Level
£70,000–£95,000+
Senior Level

Salary by Experience

LevelSalary
Graduate / Junior£35,000–£48,000
Mid-level£50,000–£65,000
Senior£65,000–£82,000
Principal / Lead£80,000–£100,000+

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Mid-level data scientists earn £50,000–£65,000. Senior data scientists earn £65,000–£82,000. Financial services roles pay £80,000–£100,000+.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; industry salary surveys 2025