Data Scientist salary in London
The average Data Scientist salary in London is £69,600 per year (£4,244/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £35.69/hr).
≈ £3,572 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £28.56/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Data Scientist in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £4,244 / month after tax
Hourly: £35.69/hr • Daily: £268/day
Market median for an established Data Scientist in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £5,254 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £46.41/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Data Scientist specialists in London (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in London
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Data Scientist earning £69,600 takes home £4,244 net per month (or £979/week).
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Live Data Scientist jobs in London
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Operational Data Analyst
£55,073Just Eat Takeaway.com • Farringdon, Central London, EC4M 7RF
Senior Data Analyst
£52,305BPIC Network • Canary Wharf, East London, E14 4AN
Lead Data Steward
£61,236Capital One UK • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Frequently asked questions about Data Scientist pay in London
How much does a Data Scientist earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Data Scientist salary in London is £69,600 per year (or £35.69 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Data Scientist roles start around £55,700 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £90,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Data Scientist in London after UK tax?
On a median Data Scientist salary of £69,600 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £4,244 per month (approx. £979 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 London?
A mid-level Data Scientist in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £35.69/hr (ranging from £28.56/hr for junior roles to £46.41/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £268 per day.
Is a Data Scientist salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £4,244 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 44% of a Data Scientist's take-home pay — leaving £2,394 per month in disposable income.
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