As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Data Scientist III in the United Kingdom is £58,453, with an hourly rate of £28, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,179 to £67,493, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £48,179
50TH(Median)   £58,453
75TH   £67,493
Data Scientist III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Data Scientist III Salary £48,179 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Data Scientist III Salary £58,453 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Data Scientist III Salary £67,493 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Data Scientist III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Data Scientist III is about £58,453 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £28, a monthly salary of about £4,871, and a weekly pay of around £1,124. Click the switch button below to see more details about Data Scientist III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Data Scientist III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £54,619 - £60,072, while Intermediate make £54,619 - £60,072, Senior earn £54,619 - £60,072, Specialist earn £54,619 - £60,072, Expert can reach £54,619 - £60,072 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Scientist III £58,453
Intermediate Level Data Scientist III £58,453
Senior Level Data Scientist III £58,453
Specialist Level Data Scientist III £58,453
Expert Level Data Scientist III £58,453
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£58,453 2-4 yrs
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Data Scientist III Salary

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

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Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
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.
Deep Learning
Analyzing, developing, and applying big data and algorithms to imitate how humans think and learn.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Data Scientist III field include Analysis (11%), Economics (1%), and Deep Learning (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £64,883
Analysis
£64,883
11%
Economics £59,038
Economics
£59,038
1%
Deep Learning £59,038
Deep Learning
£59,038
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Economics
4.18%
Deep Learning
8.63%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Data Scientist III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £63,129 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £58,887, and Manchester pays around £56,030 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Business Data Analyst III or Data Scientist III?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Business Data Analyst III makes less than a Data Scientist III. A Business Data Analyst III earns an average annual salary of £41,094. And a Data Scientist III earns an average annual salary of £58,453.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Business Data Analyst III
£37,397
£44,792
Economic Data Analyst III
£32,851
£65,690
HRIS Data Analyst III
£35,920
£50,297
Scientist I - Biotech
£36,529
£54,635
Business Operations Data Analyst III
£37,224
£44,586

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