As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Researcher in the United Kingdom is £74,901, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £66,459 to £77,525, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £66,459
50TH(Median)   £74,901
75TH   £77,525
Professional Researcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Professional Researcher Salary £66,459 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Professional Researcher Salary £74,901 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Professional Researcher Salary £77,525 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Professional Researcher Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Professional Researcher salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Professional Researcher is about £74,901 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,242, and a weekly pay of around £1,440. Click the switch button below to see more details about Professional Researcher hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Professional Researchers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Professional Researcher's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £67,971 - £73,011, while Intermediate make £68,727 - £73,641, Senior earn £69,357 - £74,271, Specialist earn £70,491 - £74,980, Expert can reach £72,381 - £75,567 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Professional Researcher £71,499
Intermediate Level Professional Researcher £72,129
Senior Level Professional Researcher £72,759
Specialist Level Professional Researcher £73,641
Expert Level Professional Researcher £75,097
£71,499 0 yr
£72,129 < 2 yrs
£72,759 2-4 yrs
£73,641 5-8 yrs
£75,097 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Professional Researcher?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Professional Researcher are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,893 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £75,458, and Manchester pays around £71,797 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Recruiting Professional - Senior or Professional Researcher?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Recruiting Professional - Senior makes less than a Professional Researcher. A Recruiting Professional - Senior earns an average annual salary of £52,836. And a Professional Researcher earns an average annual salary of £74,901.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Recruiting Professional - Senior
£41,316
£61,224
Recruiting Professional - Entry
£27,649
£40,824
Recruiting Professional - Experienced
£31,504
£47,163
Recruiting Professional - Specialist
£44,694
£75,735

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