Salary of Research Assistant in United Kingdom


£29,352 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
£24,936
Average salary
£29,352
Maximum
£36,576

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Research Assistant in United Kingdom

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Part-time £33,951 - £37,694 Contract

    This is an exciting opportunity for an applied researcher with an interest in sexual health and wellbeing and...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    London, England, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Part-time £38,419 - £39,022 Contract

    About the RoleThe Department of Accounting and Financial Management is seeking a Research Assistant to support the...

  • Research Assistant

    Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 5 hours ago


    London, United Kingdom Northeastern University Full-time £43,555 - £46,195 Contract

    About the Opportunity                                             Research...

FAQ - Research Assistant

The average salary for Research Assistant is GBP29,352 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Research Assistant in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Research Assistant per year in United Kingdom is GBP24,936

The highest salary for Research Assistant per year in United Kingdom is GBP36,576

Data updated: August 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.