As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientist 1 in the United Kingdom is $52,364, with an hourly rate of $25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $47,719 to $57,107, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $47,719
50TH(Median)   $52,364
75TH   $57,107
Scientist 1 Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Scientist 1 Salary $47,719 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Scientist 1 Salary $52,364 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Scientist 1 Salary $57,107 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 $52,364 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $25, a monthly salary of about $4,364, and a weekly pay of around $1,007. 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 $50,284 - $52,860, while Intermediate make $50,839 - $53,426, Senior earn $51,879 - $54,488, Specialist earn $52,018 - $54,700, Expert can reach $52,226 - $54,842 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Scientist 1 $52,018
Intermediate Level Scientist 1 $52,506
Senior Level Scientist 1 $53,568
Specialist Level Scientist 1 $53,780
Expert Level Scientist 1 $53,922
$52,018 0 yr
$52,506 < 2 yrs
$53,568 2-4 yrs
$53,780 5-8 yrs
$53,922 > 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 $56,554 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $52,753, and Manchester pays around $50,194 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 $35,055. And a Scientist 1 earns an average annual salary of $52,364.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Help Desk Tier 1 Specialist
$28,006
$42,939
Scientist I - Biotech
$50,164
$75,029
Technical Customer Support Representative - Tier 1
$25,435
$35,555
Biotech Research Scientist I
$50,383
$75,355
Life Sciences Research Scientist I
$50,030
$74,828

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