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Data Scientist salary in Manchester

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

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Gross salary
£53,000
per year
Take-home
£3,441
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,050
per month
After rent
£2,391
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £53,000 £4,417
Income tax −£8,632 −£719
National Insurance −£3,071 −£256
Net take-home £41,297 £3,441
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,050
Council tax (est.) — −£128
Transport — −£75
After rent — £2,391
Rent-to-income ratio: 31%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Manchester

Middle 50% of Data Scientist earners

25th percentile
£43,000
Median
£53,000
75th percentile
£66,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Manchester? +
The median Data Scientist salary in Manchester is £53,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £43,000 and £66,000. 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 Manchester? +
On a gross salary of £53,000, a Data Scientist in Manchester pays £8,632 in income tax and £3,071 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,441.
Can a Data Scientist afford to live in Manchester? +
With take-home pay of £3,441/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,050/mo, a Data Scientist in Manchester has £2,391/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 31% (comfortable). After council tax (£128/mo) and transport (£75/mo), disposable income is approximately £2,188/mo.

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