As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientist II in Leicester, UK is £36,053, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,855 to £39,318, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,855
50TH(Median)   £36,053
75TH   £39,318
Scientist II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Scientist II Salary £32,855 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Scientist II Salary £36,053 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Scientist II Salary £39,318 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

Unlock Intelligence on Your Competitors' Salaries Across 35 Countries

Real-time global intelligence that empowers you to make competitive pay decisions and align offers with global trends.

SalaryIQTM

How Much Does a Scientist II Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Scientist II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Scientist II is about £36,053 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £3,004, and a weekly pay of around £693. Click the switch button below to see more details about Scientist II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Scientist IIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Scientist II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,621 - £36,394, while Intermediate make £35,003 - £36,784, Senior earn £35,719 - £37,515, Specialist earn £35,814 - £37,661, Expert can reach £35,958 - £37,759 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Scientist II £35,814
Intermediate Level Scientist II £36,151
Senior Level Scientist II £36,881
Specialist Level Scientist II £37,028
Expert Level Scientist II £37,125
£35,814 0 yr
£36,151 < 2 yrs
£36,881 2-4 yrs
£37,028 5-8 yrs
£37,125 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
View as Table
View as Graph
Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Scientist II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Scientist II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,182 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,415, and Manchester pays around £36,551 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Scientist I - Biotech or Scientist II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Scientist I - Biotech makes more than a Scientist II. A Scientist I - Biotech earns an average annual salary of £42,972. And a Scientist II earns an average annual salary of £38,131.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Scientist I - Biotech Leicester, UK
£34,538
£51,657
Biotech Research Scientist I Leicester, UK
£34,689
£51,883
Life Sciences Research Scientist I Leicester, UK
£34,446
£51,519
Engineer II Leicester, UK
£30,228
£48,650
Paralegal II Leicester, UK
£26,383
£46,141

Scientist II Job Openings in Leicester, UK

Associate Scientist
Engitix Therapeutics
London, Greater London

Your mission. Develop, validate, and implement biochemical and cell-based screening assays, in 2D and 3D systems using primary cells and cell lines. R...

Applied Scientist
Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)
Reading, South East England

OQC are looking for someone experienced at data analysis in a research context who is ready to take on a role with the potential to make a significant...

Technical Support Specialist (Synth) - Level II
inMusic
Farnborough, Greater London

Reporting to the European Service Manager, the job holder will be responsible for providing escalated technical support to end users and trade custome...

Lead Data Scientist
Informed Solutions
Altrincham, North West England

We're seeking a passionate Data Scientist to lead the end-to-end implementation and design of data science applications for various clients. You will ...

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst