As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Data Scientist I in the United Kingdom is £41,509, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,405 to £48,821, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £35,405
50TH(Median)   £41,509
75TH   £48,821
Data Scientist I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Data Scientist I Salary £35,405 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Data Scientist I Salary £41,509 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Data Scientist I Salary £48,821 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Data Scientist I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Data Scientist I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Data Scientist I is about £41,509 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,459, and a weekly pay of around £798. Click the switch button below to see more details about Data Scientist I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Data Scientist Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Data Scientist I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £39,231 - £42,819, while Intermediate make £39,231 - £42,819, Senior earn £39,231 - £42,819, Specialist earn £39,231 - £42,819, Expert can reach £39,231 - £42,819 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Scientist I £41,509
Intermediate Level Data Scientist I £41,509
Senior Level Data Scientist I £41,509
Specialist Level Data Scientist I £41,509
Expert Level Data Scientist I £41,509
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Data Scientist I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Data Scientist I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £44,830 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £41,817, and Manchester pays around £39,788 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Scientist I - Biotech or Data Scientist I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Scientist I - Biotech makes more than a Data Scientist I. A Scientist I - Biotech earns an average annual salary of £45,449. And a Data Scientist I earns an average annual salary of £41,509.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Scientist I - Biotech
£36,529
£54,635
Biotech Research Scientist I
£36,688
£54,873
Life Sciences Research Scientist I
£36,432
£54,489
Data Entry Clerk I
£12,293
£27,736
Business Data Analyst I
£25,244
£30,072

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