Data Scientist salary in Edinburgh
The average Data Scientist salary in Edinburgh is £61,800 per year (£3,867/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £31.69/hr).
≈ £3,257 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £25.33/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Data Scientist in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,867 / month after tax
Hourly: £31.69/hr • Daily: £238/day
Market median for an established Data Scientist in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,761 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £41.18/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Data Scientist specialists in Edinburgh (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Edinburgh
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Data Scientist earning £61,800 takes home £3,867 net per month (or £892/week).
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Frequently asked questions about Data Scientist pay in Edinburgh
How much does a Data Scientist earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?
The average Data Scientist salary in Edinburgh is £61,800 per year (or £31.69 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Data Scientist roles start around £49,400 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £80,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Edinburgh after UK tax?
On a median Data Scientist salary of £61,800 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,867 per month (approx. £892 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 Edinburgh?
A mid-level Data Scientist in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £31.69/hr (ranging from £25.33/hr for junior roles to £41.18/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £238 per day.
Is a Data Scientist salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?
With a net monthly income of £3,867 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 33% of a Data Scientist's take-home pay — leaving £2,587 per month in disposable income.
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