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Data Scientist salary in Cardiff

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

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Gross salary
£44,000
per year
Take-home
£2,933
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£900
per month
After rent
£2,033
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £44,000 £3,667
Income tax −£6,286 −£524
National Insurance −£2,514 −£210
Net take-home £35,200 £2,933
Rent (1-bed median) — −£900
Council tax (est.) — −£132
Transport — −£50
After rent — £2,033
Rent-to-income ratio: 31%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Cardiff

Middle 50% of Data Scientist earners

25th percentile
£35,000
Median
£44,000
75th percentile
£55,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Cardiff? +
The median Data Scientist salary in Cardiff is £44,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £35,000 and £55,000. 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 Cardiff? +
On a gross salary of £44,000, a Data Scientist in Cardiff pays £6,286 in income tax and £2,514 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £2,933.
Can a Data Scientist afford to live in Cardiff? +
With take-home pay of £2,933/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £900/mo, a Data Scientist in Cardiff has £2,033/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 31% (comfortable). After council tax (£132/mo) and transport (£50/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,851/mo.

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