Salary of Computer Scientist in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Computer Scientist earn?

£48,096 / Annual
Based on 475 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £37,500 Average salary: £48,096 Maximum: £69,996

Minimum
£37,500 Average salary
£48,096 Maximum
£69,996

£4,008 / Monthly
Based on 475 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £3,125 Average salary: £4,008 Maximum: £5,833

Minimum
£3,125 Average salary
£4,008 Maximum
£5,833

£134 / Daily
Based on 475 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £104 Average salary: £134 Maximum: £194

Minimum
£104 Average salary
£134 Maximum
£194

£25 / Hourly
Based on 475 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £20 Average salary: £25 Maximum: £36

Minimum
£20 Average salary
£25 Maximum
£36

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Computer Scientist in United Kingdom

Computational Scientist

19 hours ago

Aberdour, Fife, United Kingdom Viper Applied Science Full-time

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Computational Scientist

19 hours ago

Kirkton, Fife, United Kingdom Viper Applied Science Full-time

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Computational Scientist

6 days ago

Kirkton, Scotland, United Kingdom Viper Applied Science Full-time

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Salaries in United Kingdom {year}

All positions in Computer

Position	Average salary / Annual
J2EE Architect	£78,756	View listings
Java Architect	£75,000	View listings
Enterprise Architect	£75,000	View listings
Java Team Lead	£68,940	View listings
Director of Development	£66,960	View listings
Lead Developer	£60,000	View listings
Lead Software Engineer	£60,000	View listings
Java	£55,956	View listings
Java Developer	£55,260	View listings
Hacking	£54,996	View listings

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FAQ - Computer Scientist

The average salary for Computer Scientist is GBP48,096 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 475 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Computer Scientist in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Computer Scientist per year in United Kingdom is GBP37,500

The highest salary for Computer Scientist per year in United Kingdom is GBP69,996

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: 475 job postings with salary.