Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. roles in the UK earn a median of £40,500 per year, equivalent to £21.04 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 1.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £26,000 in North East to £51,000 in London. Pay has remained broadly stable over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £43,384/yr (7% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£40,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£21.04
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-1.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,000 – £50,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £51,000 |
| South East | £46,000 |
| East | £45,000 |
| North West | £41,500 |
| West Midlands | £41,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £40,500 |
| Scotland | £36,000 |
| Wales | £35,000 |
| South West | £33,500 |
| East Midlands | £32,000 |
| North East | £26,000 |
| UK | £40,500 |
Annual pay fell by -1.4% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Natural and social science professionals n.e.c..
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. in the UK is £40,500 per year (about £21.04 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earn between £32,000 and £50,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. pay fell by -1.4% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. is in London, at £51,000 per year.
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Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of scientific research and related activities not elsewhere classified in minor group 211: Natural and social science professionals.
Entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is possible with other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. On-the-job training and/or support for postgraduate study may be provided. Professional qualifications are available in some areas of activity.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.