Data Scientist salary in the UK
The average Data Scientist salary in the UK is £60,000 per year (£3,780/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £30.77/hr).
≈ £3,173 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £24.62/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Data Scientist in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,780 / month after tax
Hourly: £30.77/hr • Daily: £231/day
Market median for an established Data Scientist in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,650 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £40.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Data Scientist specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Data Scientist earning £60,000 takes home £3,780 net per month (or £872/week).
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Live Data Scientist jobs in the UK
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Examinations, Data & Access Arrangements Coordinator
£24,231Stratford upon Avon School, Warwickshire • Shottery, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 9DH
Data Engineer - Waverley Court - 17047_1793107221
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator
£53,524Summer Browning • East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G74 4JW
Aftersales Data & Recall Advisor
£29,713Stoneacre Motor Group. • Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5TX
Data Wrangler
£39,896Registered UK employer • North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4PL
Operational Data Analyst
£55,073Just Eat Takeaway.com • Farringdon, Central London, EC4M 7RF
Frequently asked questions about Data Scientist pay in the UK
How much does a Data Scientist earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Data Scientist salary in the UK is £60,000 per year (or £30.77 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Data Scientist roles start around £48,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £78,000 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Data Scientist in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Data Scientist salary of £60,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,780 per month (approx. £872 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Data Scientist in the UK?
A mid-level Data Scientist in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £30.77/hr (ranging from £24.62/hr for junior roles to £40.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £231 per day.
Is a Data Scientist salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £3,780 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 30% of a Data Scientist's take-home pay — leaving £2,630 per month in disposable income.
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