Data Scientist salary in Birmingham
The average Data Scientist salary in Birmingham is £59,400 per year (£3,751/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £30.46/hr).
≈ £3,143 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £24.36/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Data Scientist in Birmingham (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,751 / month after tax
Hourly: £30.46/hr • Daily: £228/day
Market median for an established Data Scientist in Birmingham (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,611 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £39.59/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Data Scientist specialists in Birmingham (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Birmingham
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Data Scientist earning £59,400 takes home £3,751 net per month (or £866/week).
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Live Data Scientist jobs in Birmingham
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Transport Compliance Manager
£40,000Technical Network • Aston, Birmingham, B6 5AD
Business Systems Analyst
£37,039Page Group • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Head of New Store Openings and Training
£40,000T3AM Global • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Director of Asset Management
£100,000Goodman Masson • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy
£39,473Birmingham City Council • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Group Holiday Coordinator
£34,691Yates Travel • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Frequently asked questions about Data Scientist pay in Birmingham
How much does a Data Scientist earn in Birmingham in 2026/27?
The average Data Scientist salary in Birmingham is £59,400 per year (or £30.46 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Data Scientist roles start around £47,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £77,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Birmingham after UK tax?
On a median Data Scientist salary of £59,400 in Birmingham, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,751 per month (approx. £866 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 Birmingham?
A mid-level Data Scientist in Birmingham earns an equivalent hourly rate of £30.46/hr (ranging from £24.36/hr for junior roles to £39.59/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £228 per day.
Is a Data Scientist salary enough to live comfortably in Birmingham?
With a net monthly income of £3,751 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,050 per month in Birmingham, housing takes approximately 28% of a Data Scientist's take-home pay — leaving £2,701 per month in disposable income.
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