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How much does a Data Scientist take home in the UK?
A Data Scientist earning the median salary of £83K in the UK takes home approximately £58,697 per year (£4,891 per month) after Income Tax and National Insurance, using 2026/27 HMRC rates.
2026/27 UK Tax Rates · Income Tax + NI
Data Scientist Take-Home Pay in UK 2026/27
A Data Scientist earning the median salary of £83K in the UK takes home approximately £58,697/year (£4,891/month) after Income Tax and National Insurance, using 2026/27 rates.
Data Scientist take-home pay across the salary range
Standard Personal Allowance, England/Wales PAYE employee. 2026/27 rates.
Entry (P25)
£72,000
gross/year
Take-home
£52,317
£4,360/month
Total tax
£19,683
27.3% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: £16,232
NI: £3,451
Median
£83,000
gross/year
Take-home
£58,697
£4,891/month
Total tax
£24,303
29.3% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: £20,632
NI: £3,671
Senior (P75)
£95,000
gross/year
Take-home
£65,657
£5,471/month
Total tax
£29,343
30.9% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: £25,432
NI: £3,911
Adjust for your actual salary
The table above uses the Data Scientist median. Enter your own gross salary below for a precise figure.
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2026/27 tax year
Personal Allowance: £12,570. Basic rate (20%) up to £50,270. Higher rate (40%) up to £125,140. Additional rate (45%) above.
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Common salaries:
Annual take-home pay
£58,697
Per month
£4,891
Per week
£1,129
Effective tax rate
29.3%
How your £83,000 is split
Take-home
£58,697
70.7%
Income Tax
£20,632
24.9%
Nat. Insurance
£3,671
4.4%
| Gross salary | £83,000 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 |
| Income Tax | -£20,632 |
| National Insurance (Class 1) | -£3,671 |
| Total deductions | -£24,303 |
| Net take-home (annual) | £58,697 |
Calculations use 2026/27 UK tax rates. Assumes England/Wales/Northern Ireland Income Tax rates (Scottish rates differ). Includes standard Personal Allowance tapering above £100,000, and applies any pension salary sacrifice entered above before calculating tax. Does not account for Gift Aid, student loan repayments, Marriage Allowance, or other reliefs. For precise advice consult a tax professional or HMRC.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the effective tax rate for a Data Scientist in the UK?
On a median Data Scientist salary of £83K, the effective tax rate (Income Tax and NI combined) is 29.3%, leaving £58,697 as take-home pay. This assumes standard Personal Allowance and England/Wales Income Tax rates.
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How much Income Tax does a Data Scientist pay in the UK?
On a £83K salary, a Data Scientist pays approximately £20,632 in Income Tax per year. This uses the 2026/27 Personal Allowance of £12,570, a basic rate of 20% up to £50,270, and 40% above.
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How much National Insurance does a Data Scientist pay in the UK?
On a £83K salary, employee Class 1 National Insurance amounts to approximately £3,671 per year. The 2026/27 rates are 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% above.
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Does the Personal Allowance affect a Data Scientist's tax in the UK?
The standard Personal Allowance for 2026/27 is £12,570, which is tax-free. For salaries above £100,000, the allowance tapers by £1 for every £2 earned, disappearing entirely at £125,140. This does not affect the median salary shown here.
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What does a senior Data Scientist take home in the UK?
A senior Data Scientist earning £95K (P75 of the salary range) takes home approximately £65,657 per year (£5,471 per month) after Income Tax and National Insurance, with an effective tax rate of 30.9%.
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What does a junior Data Scientist take home in the UK?
A junior Data Scientist earning £72K (P25 of the salary range) takes home approximately £52,317 per year (£4,360 per month) after Income Tax and National Insurance, with an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
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