As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientist 1 in the United Kingdom is £38,131, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,748 to £41,584, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,748
50TH(Median)   £38,131
75TH   £41,584
Scientist 1 Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Scientist 1 Salary £34,748 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Scientist 1 Salary £38,131 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Scientist 1 Salary £41,584 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Scientist 1 Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Scientist 1 salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Scientist 1 is about £38,131 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,178, and a weekly pay of around £733. Click the switch button below to see more details about Scientist 1 hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Scientist 1s Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Scientist 1's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,616 - £38,492, while Intermediate make £37,020 - £38,904, Senior earn £37,778 - £39,677, Specialist earn £37,879 - £39,832, Expert can reach £38,030 - £39,935 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Scientist 1 £37,879
Intermediate Level Scientist 1 £38,234
Senior Level Scientist 1 £39,007
Specialist Level Scientist 1 £39,162
Expert Level Scientist 1 £39,265
£37,879 0 yr
£38,234 < 2 yrs
£39,007 2-4 yrs
£39,162 5-8 yrs
£39,265 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Scientist 1?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Scientist 1 are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,182 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,415, and Manchester pays around £36,551 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Help Desk Tier 1 Specialist or Scientist 1?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Help Desk Tier 1 Specialist makes less than a Scientist 1. A Help Desk Tier 1 Specialist earns an average annual salary of £25,527. And a Scientist 1 earns an average annual salary of £38,131.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Help Desk Tier 1 Specialist
£20,394
£31,268
Scientist I - Biotech
£36,529
£54,635
Technical Customer Support Representative - Tier 1
£18,522
£25,891
Biotech Research Scientist I
£36,688
£54,873
Life Sciences Research Scientist I
£36,432
£54,489

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