Data Scientist salaries in Manchester range from £36,400 to £135,200 in 2026. The mid-level median is £70,200, which is 4% above the United Kingdom national average.
Junior (0-2 yrs)
£36,400 – £52,000
Median: £44,200 · per year
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)
£57,200 – £83,200
Median: £70,200 · per year
Senior (6+ yrs)
£88,400 – £135,200
Median: £111,800 · per year
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Estimated Data Scientist Salary in Manchester, United Kingdom
3 sourcesMedian: £91,000 per year (adjusted for Manchester cost of living)
Junior
£44,200
0-2 yrs
Mid-Level
£70,200
3-5 yrs
Senior
£111,800
6+ yrs
| City | Mid-Level Median | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester, England | £70,200 | moderate |
| London, England | £91,125 | very high |
| Cambridge, England | £79,650 | high |
| Oxford, England | £78,300 | high |
| Reading, England | £75,600 | high |
| Brighton, England | £74,250 | high |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | £72,900 | 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.