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Postdoctoral Research Scientist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Postdoctoral Research Scientist roles at 3 companies, updated Oct 6, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in GBP; 1 more posting in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Postdoctoral Research Scientist: postings by posted pay4 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 2 bands from £40K to £50K. Median £42.3K; middle half £41.9K–£46.5K.Median £42.3K£40K£50K

Postings per pay band: £40K–£45K: 2; £45K–£50K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level£42.3K median · £41.9K–£46.5K typical · 4 postingsMid level: middle half £41.9K–£46.5K, median £42.3K

Companies hiring

  1. University of Oxford£46.5K median · £42.3K–£46.5K typical · 3 postingsUniversity of Oxford: middle half £42.3K–£46.5K, median £46.5K
  2. Eli Lilly and Company1 posting · too few to show pay
  3. University of Dundee1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. University of Oxford · £46.5K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United Kingdom£42.3K median · £41.9K–£46.5K typical · 4 postingsUnited Kingdom: middle half £41.9K–£46.5K, median £42.3K
  2. England, United Kingdom£46.5K median · £42.3K–£46.5K typical · 3 postingsEngland, United Kingdom: middle half £42.3K–£46.5K, median £46.5K
  3. Oxford, United Kingdom£46.5K median · £42.3K–£46.5K typical · 3 postingsOxford, United Kingdom: middle half £42.3K–£46.5K, median £46.5K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: £46.5K median, £42.3K–£46.5K typical, from 3 postings.

Newest Postdoctoral Research Scientist postings

  1. Postdoctoral Research ScientistUniversity of Oxford · Oxford, United Kingdom · £39.4K–£45.2K/yr · Posted Oct 5, 2026View posting
  2. Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Brain Tumour ResearchUniversity of Oxford · Oxford, United Kingdom · £39.4K–£53.5K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026View posting
  3. Postdoctoral Research Scientist - UOD2425University of Dundee · Dundee, United Kingdom · £37.7K–£46K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026View posting
  4. Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Cancer VaccinologyUniversity of Oxford · Oxford, United Kingdom · £39.4K–£53.5K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026View posting
  5. Postdoctoral Research Scientist - NeurodegenerationEli Lilly and Company · United States · $58K–$123K/yr · Posted Apr 10, 2026View posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Postdoctoral Research Scientist make?

The median posted base pay for Postdoctoral Research Scientist jobs is £42.3K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Postdoctoral Research Scientist pay range?

The middle half of postings list £41.9K–£46.5K. The top 10% list £46.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% £41.9K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Postdoctoral Research Scientist jobs?

By median posted pay: University of Oxford (£46.5K).

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