← Data Scientist salary in the UK

Data Scientist salary in Glasgow

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

Browse all roles →
Gross salary
£50,000
per year
Take-home
£3,164
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£900
per month
After rent
£2,264
per month
Jump to salary:Go →

Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £50,000 £4,167
Income tax −£9,038 −£753
National Insurance −£2,994 −£250
Net take-home £37,968 £3,164
Rent (1-bed median) — −£900
Council tax (est.) — −£148
Transport — −£55
After rent — £2,264
Rent-to-income ratio: 28%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Glasgow

Middle 50% of Data Scientist earners

25th percentile
£40,000
Median
£50,000
75th percentile
£62,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Glasgow? +
The median Data Scientist salary in Glasgow is £50,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £40,000 and £62,000. 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 Glasgow? +
On a gross salary of £50,000, a Data Scientist in Glasgow pays £9,038 in income tax and £2,994 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,164.
Can a Data Scientist afford to live in Glasgow? +
With take-home pay of £3,164/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £900/mo, a Data Scientist in Glasgow has £2,264/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 28% (comfortable). After council tax (£148/mo) and transport (£55/mo), disposable income is approximately £2,061/mo.

Data Scientist salary in other cities

London Bristol Manchester Edinburgh Birmingham Leeds Nottingham Sheffield Newcastle Cardiff Aberdeen

Other roles in Glasgow

Software Engineer Data / Business Analyst Accountant (Qualified) Project Manager Marketing Manager Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) Oil & Gas / Energy Engineer

Explore more

Can I afford Glasgow on £50,000? Compare: Glasgow vs London Standard of living: Data Scientist in Glasgow
← See all Data Scientist salaries by city