How Much Does a Research Physicist Make in Edinburgh, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Physicist in Edinburgh, UK is £56,500, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £46,960 to £66,479, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £46,960

50TH(Median) £56,500

75TH £66,479

Research Physicist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Research Physicist Salary	£46,960	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Research Physicist Salary	£56,500	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Research Physicist Salary	£66,479	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Research Physicist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£46,960

Average £56,500/year

£66,479

£3,913

Average £4,708/month

£5,540

£903

Average £1,087/week

£1,278

£23

Average £27/hour

£32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£66,479	£5,540	£1,278	£32
Average	£56,500	£4,708	£1,087	£27
25th Percentile	£46,960	£3,913	£903	£23

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Research Physicist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Research Physicist is about £56,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,708, and a weekly pay of around £1,087. Click the switch button below to see more details about Research Physicist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Research Physicists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Research Physicist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,242 - £54,079, while Intermediate make £49,096 - £54,791, Senior earn £51,801 - £57,245, Specialist earn £56,500 - £62,160, Expert can reach £58,287 - £64,245 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Research Physicist	£52,228
Intermediate Level Research Physicist	£52,940
Senior Level Research Physicist	£55,503
Specialist Level Research Physicist	£60,224
Expert Level Research Physicist	£62,160

Entry Level	8%
Intermediate Level	6%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	7%
Expert Level	10%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Research Physicist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Research Physicist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £59,941 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £55,913, and Manchester pays around £53,200 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Research Administrator or Research Physicist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Research Administrator makes less than a Research Physicist. A Research Administrator earns an average annual salary of £28,019. And a Research Physicist earns an average annual salary of £55,501.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Research Administrator	Edinburgh, UK	£16,139 £35,215
Research Technician	Edinburgh, UK	£19,275 £33,670
Research and Development Director	Edinburgh, UK	£73,316 £119,611
Research and Development Manager	Edinburgh, UK	£59,707 £95,968
Market Research Manager	Edinburgh, UK	£43,996 £77,447