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

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

£35,405

Average £41,509/year

£48,821

£2,950

Average £3,459/month

£4,068

£681

Average £798/week

£939

£17

Average £20/hour

£23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£48,821	£4,068	£939	£23
Average	£41,509	£3,459	£798	£20
25th Percentile	£35,405	£2,950	£681	£17

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

Skills to Boost a Data Scientist I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Data Scientist I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 11% salary raise, while strong SQL skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Economics can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

SQL

Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).

Economics

Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Data Scientist I field include Analysis (11%), SQL (3%), Economics (1%), Data Mining (1%), and Tableau (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£46,075	Analysis £46,075	11%
SQL	£42,754	SQL £42,754	3%
Economics	£41,924	Economics £41,924	1%
Data Mining	£41,924	Data Mining £41,924	1%
Tableau	£41,924	Tableau £41,924	1%

Analysis

6.83%

SQL

0.68%

Economics

4.18%

Data Mining

2.58%

Tableau

17.14%

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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