Data scientist salary in United Kingdom

The average salary for a Data Scientist is £57,829 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 18 October 2026.

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Data Scientist salaries typically range between a low of £28,604 and a high of £116,911 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Data Scientist include Glasgow at £110,153 per year, London at £64,305 per year and Newcastle upon Tyne at £61,583 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Data Scientist include Walmart ($234,000 per year) and Fidelity Investments ($212,500 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Data Scientist salary compares to related positions:

• Chief Data Scientist: Average £121,617 per year
• Data Science Intern: Average £25,949 per year
• Director of Data Science: Average £128,243 per year
• Junior Data Scientist: Average £38,214 per year
• Lead Data Scientist: Average £86,978 per year
• Principal Data Scientist: Average £77,292 per year