As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Behavioral Economist in the United Kingdom is £72,315, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £62,305 to £78,114, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £62,305
50TH(Median)   £72,315
75TH   £78,114
Behavioral Economist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Behavioral Economist Salary £62,305 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Behavioral Economist Salary £72,315 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Behavioral Economist Salary £78,114 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Behavioral Economist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Behavioral Economist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Behavioral Economist is about £72,315 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £6,026, and a weekly pay of around £1,391. Click the switch button below to see more details about Behavioral Economist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Behavioral Economists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Behavioral Economist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £63,650 - £69,775, while Intermediate make £64,546 - £70,522, Senior earn £66,189 - £72,016, Specialist earn £68,580 - £73,354, Expert can reach £72,315 - £75,604 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Behavioral Economist £67,833
Intermediate Level Behavioral Economist £68,580
Senior Level Behavioral Economist £70,074
Specialist Level Behavioral Economist £72,315
Expert Level Behavioral Economist £74,479
£67,833 0 yr
£68,580 < 2 yrs
£70,074 2-4 yrs
£72,315 5-8 yrs
£74,479 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Behavioral Economist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Behavioral Economist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £78,100 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £72,852, and Manchester pays around £69,318 annually.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Behavioral Economist Salaries

1. How much do Behavioural economists make in the UK?

Our overarching aim is enforcement, problem solving, behavioural change and community engagement. £38,364 - £40,833 per annum.

2. How much do economists get paid in the UK?

Salary. Typical starting salaries range from £25,000 to £35,000, with the potential to increase to £40,000 or more after a few years' experience. Salaries at senior level range from around £50,000 to more than £75,000 depending on your experience, location and the sector you work in.

3. How much do Behavioural scientists make in the UK?

Salary Recap The average pay for a Behavioral Scientist is £78,097 a year and £38 an hour in London, United Kingdom. The average salary range for a Behavioral Scientist is between £54,433 and £95,044. On average, a Master's Degree is the highest level of education for a Behavioral Scientist.

4. What does a behavioral Economist do?

Shaped by the field-defining work of University of Chicago scholar and Nobel laureate Richard Thaler, behavioral economics examines the differences between what people “should” do and what they actually do and the consequences of those actions.