Source: https://deftridge.com/jobs/data-scientist/united-kingdom/ Title: Data Scientist jobs in the United Kingdom | Deftridge Summary: 17 part-time Data Scientist tasks in the United Kingdom, from £45 to £83 an hour. Typical rate £45 an hour; median market wage £32. Rate shown up front. United Kingdom · **Updated November 3, 2026** # Part-time Data Scientist jobs in United Kingdom 17 open Data Scientist tasks are listed for the United Kingdom, from £45 to £83 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Data Scientist here is **£45 an hour**, built from a market median wage of £32.20. At five hours a week that is about **£980 a month**. **£45/hr** typical rate, senior level **£32.20/hr** market median wage **£45–£83** range of open task rates **17** open tasks tied to United Kingdom or remote in United Kingdom ## Open Data Scientist tasks in United Kingdom Remote tasks and tasks tied to a city in United Kingdom. [See all 17](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=data-scientist&place=united-kingdom) One-off Posted Nov 2 ### [Demand Forecast Model](https://deftridge.com/job/demand-forecast-model-united-kingdom-dt-2907979/) Senior · Data Scientist Series C developer-tools company for hospitals and clinics · 501–1,000 employees **£53–£60** / hour About £570–£1,130 in total - about 15 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts next week [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/demand-forecast-model-united-kingdom-dt-2907979/) Expert hour Posted Nov 2 ### [Data Science Advice Hour · Media](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-kingdom-dt-3015373/) Senior · Data Scientist Digital media company in education · 11–50 employees **£58–£68** / hour About £60 for the hour - 1 hour - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-kingdom-dt-3015373/) Regular Posted Nov 2 ### [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-kingdom-dt-7518333/) Manager · Data Scientist Gaming platform making mobile puzzles · 1,001–5,000 employees **£53–£63** / hour About £1,380 a month at 6 h a week - 3–8 h a week - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-kingdom-dt-7518333/) One-off Posted Oct 27 ### [Churn or Conversion Model (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/churn-or-conversion-model-leeds-dt-6259164/) Manager · Data Scientist International nonprofit in refugee support · 5,000+ employees **£54–£69** / hour About £740–£1,480 in total - about 18 h in total - Hybrid · Leeds - Starts within 7 days - 4 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/churn-or-conversion-model-leeds-dt-6259164/) Bundle Posted Oct 27 ### [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-cambridge-dt-8847626/) Manager · Data Scientist Omnichannel retailer selling furniture · 501–1,000 employees **£54–£65** / hour About £600–£1,190 a month - 10–20 h a month - Hybrid · Cambridge - Starts within 7 days - 3 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-cambridge-dt-8847626/) One-off Posted Oct 21 ### [A/B Test Design and Readout](https://deftridge.com/job/ab-test-design-and-readout-united-kingdom-dt-6177952/) Director · Data Scientist Mobility company · 51–200 employees **£68–£80** / hour About £440–£890 in total - about 9 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role - 5 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/ab-test-design-and-readout-united-kingdom-dt-6177952/) Regular Posted Oct 27 ### [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-kingdom-dt-3217446/) Director · Data Scientist Series B workflow automation company for logistics teams · 51–200 employees **£64–£83** / hour About £1,750 a month at 6 h a week - 3–8 h a week - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role - 6 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-kingdom-dt-3217446/) Expert hour Posted Oct 26 ### [Data Science Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-kingdom-dt-7020219/) Manager · Data Scientist Digital marketing agency for B2B software · 201–500 employees **£71–£82** / hour About £80 for the hour - 1 hour - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role - Shortlisting [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-kingdom-dt-7020219/) Bundle Posted Oct 26 ### [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-kingdom-dt-5672291/) Director · Data Scientist Hotel group with resorts · 501–1,000 employees **£64–£75** / hour About £700–£1,390 a month - 10–20 h a month - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-kingdom-dt-5672291/) ### All 17 open Data Scientist tasks for United Kingdom Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done. - [Demand Forecast Model](https://deftridge.com/job/demand-forecast-model-united-kingdom-dt-2907979/)£53-£60/hr · remote in the UK - [Data Science Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-kingdom-dt-3015373/)£58-£68/hr · remote in the UK - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-kingdom-dt-7518333/)£53-£63/hr · remote in the UK - [Churn or Conversion Model (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/churn-or-conversion-model-leeds-dt-6259164/)£54-£69/hr · hybrid in Leeds - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-cambridge-dt-8847626/)£54-£65/hr · hybrid in Cambridge - [A/B Test Design and Readout](https://deftridge.com/job/ab-test-design-and-readout-united-kingdom-dt-6177952/)£68-£80/hr · remote in the UK - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-kingdom-dt-3217446/)£64-£83/hr · remote in the UK - [Data Science Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-kingdom-dt-7020219/)£71-£82/hr · remote in the UK - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-kingdom-dt-5672291/)£64-£75/hr · remote in the UK - [Weekly Data Science Support (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-cardiff-dt-7246847/)£62-£75/hr · hybrid in Cardiff - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-kingdom-dt-5970793/)£67-£79/hr · remote in the UK - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-newport-dt-4036826/)£54-£59/hr · hybrid in Newport - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-kingdom-dt-9157093/)£57-£69/hr · remote in the UK - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-kingdom-dt-5621513/)£48-£59/hr · remote in the UK - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-kingdom-dt-3133609/)£45-£55/hr · remote in the UK - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-manchester-dt-3992761/)£54-£63/hr · hybrid in Manchester - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-lincoln-dt-1702801/)£50-£64/hr · hybrid in Lincoln ## What Data Scientist pays in United Kingdom Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs. | Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10th | £21.75 | £470 | £45,200 | | 25th | £25.93 | £560 | £53,900 | | Median | £32.20 | £700 | £67,000 | | 75th | £39.80 | £860 | £82,800 | | 90th | £54.26 | £1,180 | £112,900 | Source: Office for National Statistics, 2026p; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/). ### Deftridge rate by level | Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week | | --- | --- | --- | | Senior | £45 | £980 | | Manager | £55 | £1,190 | | Director | £70 | £1,520 | ### About this role Applied data science part-time: models for forecasting, scoring or segmentation, with results the business can use. Usual tools: Python, SQL, Jupyter, scikit-learn. [All Data Scientist rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/data-scientist/) ## Working on the side in United Kingdom What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice. Checked on official pages, November 2026 - For tax year 2026 to 2027, self-employed Class 4 National Insurance is 6% on profits over £12,570 up to £50,270 and 2% on profits over £50,270. [Source](https://www.gov.uk/self-employed-national-insurance-rates) - Class 2 National Insurance does not have to be paid: with profits of £7,105 or more it is treated as paid; below that, voluntary Class 2 is £3.65 a week for 2026 to 2027. [Source](https://www.gov.uk/self-employed-national-insurance-rates) - Self Assessment: the online tax return is due by 31 January after the tax year; a second payment deadline of 31 July applies when payments on account are made; a person who needs to file and has not before must tell HMRC by 5 October. 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