Data Scientist, IT Salary in United Kingdom

The average salary for a Data Scientist, IT in United Kingdom is £35,208.

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MEDIAN £35,208

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£25k - £61k

Bonus

£0 - £10k

Profit Sharing

£0 - £2k

Total Pay

£25k - £62k

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Job Description for Data Scientist, IT

IT data scientists are responsible for mining complex data and providing systems-related advice for their organization. They design new ways to incorporate vast information with a focus on information technology topics. They work with teams of other IT professionals to manage statistical data and create different models based on the needs of their company. They possess advanced analytical skills, in addition to their exceptional oral and written communication abilities. They process research inf…Read more

Data Scientist, IT Tasks

Design and build new data set processes for modeling, data mining, and production purposes.
Determine new ways to improve data and search quality, and predictive capabilities.
Perform and interpret data studies and product experiments concerning new data sources or new uses for existing data sources.
Develop prototypes, proof of concepts, algorithms, predictive models, and custom analysis.

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Popular Skills for Data Scientist, IT

Python

£35,693

57 responses

Machine Learning

£37,426

51 responses

£36,248

37 responses

SQL

£40,695

11 responses

Java

£33,283

7 responses

Skills in Python, Machine Learning, R and SQL are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Java.

Pay by Experience Level for Data Scientist, IT

An entry-level Data Scientist, IT with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of £30,806 based on 17 salaries. An early career Data Scientist, IT with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £34,779 based on 52 salaries. A mid-career Data Scientist, IT with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £52,801 based on 15 salaries.