Data Scientist salaries in Reading range from £39,200 to £145,600 in 2026. The mid-level median is £75,600, which is 12% above the United Kingdom national average.
Junior (0-2 yrs)
£39,200 – £56,000
Median: £47,600 · per year
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)
£61,600 – £89,600
Median: £75,600 · per year
Senior (6+ yrs)
£95,200 – £145,600
Median: £120,400 · per year
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Estimated Data Scientist Salary in Reading, United Kingdom
3 sourcesMedian: £98,000 per year (adjusted for Reading cost of living)
Junior
£47,600
0-2 yrs
Mid-Level
£75,600
3-5 yrs
Senior
£120,400
6+ yrs
| City | Mid-Level Median | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|
| Reading, England | £75,600 | high |
| London, England | £91,125 | very high |
| Cambridge, England | £79,650 | high |
| Oxford, England | £78,300 | high |
| Brighton, England | £74,250 | high |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | £72,900 | moderate |
| Bristol, England | £71,550 | moderate |
City figures scale United Kingdom’s national data scientist range by local cost of living and are indicative. Actual pay varies by employer, seniority, and total compensation.