Research Scientist Job Trends in Leicester

Research Scientist
Leicestershire > Leicester

As of 1 January 2026, there is not enough information available from job vacancies posted within the last 6 months to determine the median Research Scientist salary in Leicester.

6 months to
1 Jan 2026
Same period 2025 Same period 2024
Rank 34 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs requiring a Research Scientist 2 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in Leicester 0.61% - -
As % of the Job Titles category 0.65% - -
Number of salaries quoted 0 0 0
Median annual salary (50th Percentile) - - -
Leicestershire median annual salary - - -

All Permanent IT Job Roles
Leicester

For comparison with the information above, the following table provides summary statistics for all permanent IT job vacancies in Leicester. Most job vacancies include a discernible job title that can be normalized. As such, the figures in the second row provide an indication of the number of permanent jobs in our overall sample.

Permanent vacancies in Leicester with a recognized job title 307 182 267
% of permanent jobs with a recognized job title 94.17% 91.46% 96.74%
Number of salaries quoted 232 110 226
10th Percentile £30,000 £29,000 £26,250
25th Percentile £35,000 £37,500 £36,500
Median annual salary (50th Percentile) £45,000 £51,000 £50,000
Median % change year-on-year -11.76% +2.00% +5.26%
75th Percentile £60,000 £62,500 £60,375
90th Percentile £70,000 £77,500 £67,500
Leicestershire median annual salary £45,000 £45,000 £49,990
% change year-on-year - -9.98% +9.27%

Research Scientist
Job Vacancy Trend in Leicester

Historical trend showing the proportion of permanent IT job postings featuring 'Research Scientist' in the job title relative to all permanent IT jobs advertised in Leicester.

Research Scientist job vacancy trend in Leicester

Research Scientist
Salary Trend in Leicester

Salary distribution trend for Research Scientist job vacancies in Leicester.

Salary distribution trend for Research Scientist job vacancies in Leicester

Research Scientist Skill Set
Top 13 Co-Occurring Skills & Capabilities in Leicester

For the 6 months to 1 January 2026, Research Scientist job roles required the following skills and capabilities in order of popularity. The figures indicate the absolute number of co-occurrences and as a proportion of all permanent job ads across the Leicester region featuring Research Scientist in the job title.

1 2 (100.00%) AI
1 2 (100.00%) Chatbot
1 2 (100.00%) Conversational UI
1 2 (100.00%) Degree
1 2 (100.00%) Master's Degree
1 2 (100.00%) PayPal
1 2 (100.00%) PhD
2 1 (50.00%) Biochemistry
2 1 (50.00%) Biology
2 1 (50.00%) Biotechnology
2 1 (50.00%) Chemistry
2 1 (50.00%) Data Interpretation
2 1 (50.00%) Experimental Design

Research Scientist Skill Set
Co-Occurring Skills & Capabilities in Leicester by Category

The following tables expand on the one above by listing co-occurrences grouped by category. They cover the same employment type, locality and period, with up to 20 co-occurrences shown in each category:

Applications
1 2 (100.00%) Chatbot
General
1 1 (50.00%) Analytical Skills
Miscellaneous
1 1 (50.00%) Molecular Biology
Processes & Methodologies
1 2 (100.00%) AI
1 2 (100.00%) Conversational UI
2 1 (50.00%) Biochemistry
2 1 (50.00%) Biology
2 1 (50.00%) Biotechnology
2 1 (50.00%) Chemistry
2 1 (50.00%) Data Interpretation
2 1 (50.00%) Experimental Design
Qualifications
1 2 (100.00%) Degree
1 2 (100.00%) Master's Degree
1 2 (100.00%) PhD
Vendors
1 2 (100.00%) PayPal