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Research scientist salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Research Scientist make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£36,466

The average salary for a research scientist is £36,466 per year in United Kingdom. 414 salaries reported, updated at 23 January 2023

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Top companies for Research Scientists in United Kingdom

  1. IC Resources
    4.7
    14 reviews11 salaries reported
    £79,245per year
  2. NHS
    3.7
    8,222 reviews12 salaries reported
    £45,326per year
  3. Schlumberger
    4.0
    7,561 reviews7 salaries reported
    £44,725per year
  4. CCFE
    3.7
    6 reviews6 salaries reported
    £43,002per year
  5. UK Atomic Energy Authority
    3.6
    10 reviews12 salaries reported
    £41,341per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Scientists near United Kingdom

  1. London
    £46,058 per year
    47 salaries reported
  2. Oxford
    £42,330 per year
    73 salaries reported
  3. Cambridge
    £38,480 per year
    73 salaries reported
  1. Reading
    £36,721 per year
    15 salaries reported
  2. Norwich
    £36,264 per year
    19 salaries reported
  3. Newcastle upon Tyne
    £30,601 per year
    5 salaries reported
  1. Salisbury
    £30,011 per year
    13 salaries reported
  2. Redcar
    £27,724 per year
    5 salaries reported
  3. Trowbridge
    £26,887 per year
    6 salaries reported
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How much do similar professions get paid in United Kingdom?

Scientist

3,924 job openings

Average £34,937 per year

Research Associate

1,046 job openings

Average £35,486 per year

Research Assistant

1,221 job openings

Average £28,733 per year

Researcher

4,694 job openings

Average £31,083 per year

Laboratory Technician

1,265 job openings

Average £22,006 per year

Associate Scientist

115 job openings

Average £25,122 per year

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