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Data Scientist salary in Bristol

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

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Gross salary
£55,000
per year
Take-home
£3,538
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,350
per month
After rent
£2,188
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £55,000 £4,583
Income tax −£9,432 −£786
National Insurance −£3,111 −£259
Net take-home £42,457 £3,538
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,350
Council tax (est.) — −£148
Transport — −£80
After rent — £2,188
Rent-to-income ratio: 38%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Stretched

Salary range in Bristol

Middle 50% of Data Scientist earners

25th percentile
£44,000
Median
£55,000
75th percentile
£68,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Bristol? +
The median Data Scientist salary in Bristol is £55,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £44,000 and £68,000. 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 Bristol? +
On a gross salary of £55,000, a Data Scientist in Bristol pays £9,432 in income tax and £3,111 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,538.
Can a Data Scientist afford to live in Bristol? +
With take-home pay of £3,538/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,350/mo, a Data Scientist in Bristol has £2,188/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 38% (stretched). After council tax (£148/mo) and transport (£80/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,960/mo.

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