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Science, research, engineering and technology professionals salary in United Kingdom

The median science, research, engineering and technology professionals salary is £52,297 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£31,651
Median (p50)
£52,297
Top (p90)
£90,187
Sample size
1,608,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£31,651
p25£40,200
Median£52,297
p75£69,018
Top (p90)£90,187
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Science, research, engineering and technology professionals salary by region

London£62,843
East of England£53,387
South East£53,291
United Kingdom£52,297
North West£50,317
West Midlands£50,292
South West£50,105
North East£49,492
Scotland£47,858
East Midlands£47,307

Pay trend

Up 22.5% from 2023 to 2026.

£46,7452023
£49,7592024
£52,2972025
£57,2592026

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Science, research, engineering and technology professionals salary FAQs

What is the average Science, research, engineering and technology professionals salary in United Kingdom?

The median Science, research, engineering and technology professionals salary in United Kingdom is £52,297 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of science, research, engineering and technology professionalss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Science, research, engineering and technology professionals earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £31,651 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £90,187 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £52,297.

Do Science, research, engineering and technology professionals salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £62,843, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Science, research, engineering and technology professionals salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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