How Much Does a Data Science Phd Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Data Science Phd in the United Kingdom is £77,454, with an hourly rate of £37, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £66,565 to £88,375, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £66,565

50TH(Median) £77,454

75TH £88,375

Data Science Phd Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Data Science Phd Salary	£66,565	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Data Science Phd Salary	£77,454	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Data Science Phd Salary	£88,375	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Data Science Phd Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£66,565

Average £77,454/year

£88,375

£5,547

Average £6,455/month

£7,365

£1,280

Average £1,490/week

£1,700

£32

Average £37/hour

£42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£88,375	£7,365	£1,700	£42
Average	£77,454	£6,455	£1,490	£37
25th Percentile	£66,565	£5,547	£1,280	£32

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Data Science Phd salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Data Science Phd is about £77,454 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £37, a monthly salary of about £6,455, and a weekly pay of around £1,490. Click the switch button below to see more details about Data Science Phd hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Data Science Phds Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Data Science Phd's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £69,003 - £75,504, while Intermediate make £69,491 - £75,829, Senior earn £71,278 - £77,454, Specialist earn £73,391 - £79,410, Expert can reach £76,317 - £82,344 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Data Science Phd	£73,391
Intermediate Level Data Science Phd	£73,879
Senior Level Data Science Phd	£75,504
Specialist Level Data Science Phd	£77,454
Expert Level Data Science Phd	£80,225

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	0%
Expert Level	4%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Data Science Phd?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Data Science Phd are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £83,651 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £78,030, and Manchester pays around £74,244 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Economic Data Analyst III or Data Science Phd?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Economic Data Analyst III makes less than a Data Science Phd. A Economic Data Analyst III earns an average annual salary of £49,681. And a Data Science Phd earns an average annual salary of £77,454.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Economic Data Analyst III	£32,851 £65,690
Data Analyst	£32,755 £38,279

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