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Research fellow salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Research Fellow make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£50,896

The average salary for a research fellow is £50,896 per year in United Kingdom. 2.9k salaries reported, updated at 6 November 2026

Research Fellow job openings in United Kingdom

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Research Fellow
UCL4.1out of 5 stars.
London
£43,981 - £55,099 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Research Fellow in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundat...
 
£98,340per year
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HCA Healthcare
 
£82,500per year
Met Office
 
£76,000per year
Bank Partners
 
£75,317per year
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL
 
£67,320per year
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS...
 
£66,837per year

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Highest paying cities for Research Fellows near United Kingdom

  1. Bristol
    £59,523 per year
  2. London
    £58,879 per year
  3. Leeds
    £49,299 per year
  4. Edinburgh
    £48,425 per year
  5. Southampton
    £43,223 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Research Fellow

The average salary for a Research Fellow is £50,896 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 2.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 6 November 2026.

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Research Fellow salaries typically range between a low of £36,040 and a high of £71,877 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Research Fellow include Bristol at £59,523 per year, London at £58,879 per year and Leeds at £49,299 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Research Fellow include Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust ($98,340 per year) and HCA Healthcare ($82,500 per year).

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