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Data Scientist salary in Aberdeen

2025/26 tax year · ONS ASHE 2025 · 1-bed median rent

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Gross salary
£48,000
per year
Take-home
£3,081
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,050
per month
After rent
£2,031
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £48,000 £4,000
Income tax −£8,198 −£683
National Insurance −£2,834 −£236
Net take-home £36,968 £3,081
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,050
Council tax (est.) — −£148
Transport — −£60
After rent — £2,031
Rent-to-income ratio: 34%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Stretched

Salary range in Aberdeen

Middle 50% of Data Scientist earners

25th percentile
£38,000
Median
£48,000
75th percentile
£60,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Aberdeen? +
The median Data Scientist salary in Aberdeen is £48,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £38,000 and £60,000. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £51,000.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Aberdeen? +
On a gross salary of £48,000, a Data Scientist in Aberdeen pays £8,198 in income tax and £2,834 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,081.
Can a Data Scientist afford to live in Aberdeen? +
With take-home pay of £3,081/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,050/mo, a Data Scientist in Aberdeen has £2,031/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 34% (stretched). After council tax (£148/mo) and transport (£60/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,823/mo.

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