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Data Scientist salary in London

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

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Gross salary
£68,000
per year
Take-home
£4,166
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£2,050
per month
After rent
£2,116
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £68,000 £5,667
Income tax −£14,632 −£1,219
National Insurance −£3,371 −£281
Net take-home £49,997 £4,166
Rent (1-bed median) — −£2,050
Council tax (est.) — −£165
Transport — −£185
After rent — £2,116
Rent-to-income ratio: 49%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
High pressure

Salary range in London

Middle 50% of Data Scientist earners

25th percentile
£54,000
Median
£68,000
75th percentile
£88,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in London? +
The median Data Scientist salary in London is £68,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £54,000 and £88,000. 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 London? +
On a gross salary of £68,000, a Data Scientist in London pays £14,632 in income tax and £3,371 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £4,166.
Can a Data Scientist afford to live in London? +
With take-home pay of £4,166/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £2,050/mo, a Data Scientist in London has £2,116/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 49% (high pressure). After council tax (£165/mo) and transport (£185/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,766/mo.

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