Social and humanities scientist salary UK
38,591 GBP
Median gross annual pay · 2025 · ONS ASHE · 2115
Half of all social and humanities scientists in the UK earn more than 38,591 GBP a year, half earn less.
Rank by pay128of 398 occupations
Men against women-0.6 %38,280 GBP against 38,524 GBP
| Measure | All | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower quartile | 28,393 GBP | — | — |
| Median | 38,591 GBP | 38,280 GBP | 38,524 GBP |
| Mean | 40,614 GBP | — | — |
About the figure
Occupation code 2115 in SOC 2020, the UK occupation classification. Covers all employee jobs. Published by the Office for National Statistics, not estimated by us. The figure is gross annual pay, not monthly.
Occupations that pay about the same
- Optometrists 38,743 GBP
- Insurance underwriters 38,666 GBP
- Further education teaching professionals 38,642 GBP
- Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out 38,584 GBP
- Public services associate professionals 38,454 GBP
- Road construction operatives 38,315 GBP
Source: ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 14. Figures are for 2025; snapshot taken 2026-08-15. www.ons.gov.uk