Median salary
$150,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$116k – $262.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
27.1%
19 of 70 roles
Live roles
70
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| NO Novartis | $116,000 | 5 |
| BR Basis Research Institute | $150,000 | 4 |
|
Jump Trading
|
$275,000 | 3 |
|
AI Security Institute
|
$142,020 | 2 |
|
Anthropic
|
$427,850 | 1 |
|
Goodfire
|
$303,010 | 1 |
|
Apolloresearch
|
$294,500 | 1 |
CoMind
|
$93,474 | 1 |
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How much do Research Scientist roles in United Kingdom pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in United Kingdom is $150,000 per year. Most pay falls between $116,000 (25th percentile) and $262,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $95,015 to $296,202.
These figures are computed live from 70 active Research Scientist roles in United Kingdom on JobsRadar, of which 19 (27.1%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Research Scientist roles in United Kingdom include Anthropic, Goodfire, Apolloresearch and Jump Trading.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Research Scientist salary in United Kingdom?
- The median is $150,000 per year, with most pay between $116,000 and $262,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 19 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in United Kingdom?
- Pay ranges from about $95,015 to $296,202 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $150,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.