Information scientist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Information scientists manage an organisation's information resources and make sure it's all readily available.

  • Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.  
  • Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.  
  • Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.  
  • Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit
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Information scientists typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Information scientist you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
33,791 GBP *
per year
18,000 GBP
40,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Salary statistics

Average salary for Information scientist

  • 34,361 GBP
  • 31,823 GBP
Average salary for part-time Information scientist
Average salary for full-time Information scientist

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Part-time Full-time
  • 17,532 GBP
  • 16,469 GBP
  • 19,597 GBP
  • 33,791 GBP
  • 31,823 GBP
  • 34,361 GBP
Salary over time for Information scientist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 30,923 GBP
  • 31,153 GBP
  • 31,306 GBP
  • 31,703 GBP
  • 33,269 GBP
  • 33,475 GBP
  • 33,791 GBP
  • 32,626 GBP
  • 33,228 GBP
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Future outlook for Information scientists

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1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Information scientist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Information scientist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • % of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • % of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
  • % of people in this role have a Master's degree

You'll need:

  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • analytical thinking skills
  • customer service skills
  • management skills
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to work well with others
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
  • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Information scientist

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Things to highlight for your Information scientist interview

Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

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