Other researchers, unspecified discipline roles in the UK earn a median of £43,500 per year, equivalent to £22.61 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 3.8% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £39,500 in Scotland to £48,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £44,580/yr (2% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£43,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£22.61
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-3.8%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£37,000 – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Other researchers, unspecified discipline across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £48,500 |
| South East | £47,000 |
| East | £45,500 |
| South West | £43,000 |
| North West | £42,500 |
| East Midlands | £42,500 |
| West Midlands | £42,500 |
| Wales | £42,500 |
| North East | £42,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £41,500 |
| Scotland | £39,500 |
| UK | £43,500 |
Annual pay fell by -3.8% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Other researchers, unspecified discipline.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Other researchers, unspecified discipline in the UK is £43,500 per year (about £22.61 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Other researchers, unspecified discipline earn between £37,000 and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Other researchers, unspecified discipline pay fell by -3.8% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Other researchers, unspecified discipline is in London, at £48,500 per year.
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Other researchers, unspecified discipline perform research activities across a variety of disciplines for academic purposes or to provide the systematic investigation necessary for the development of new products and services, or to enhance the performance of existing ones.
Entrants usually possess a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, although postgraduate qualifications may be required for some jobs. Training is usually provided on-the-job.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.