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Data Scientist - Demand & Cold-Start Forecasting - Fashion/Retail
Posted 1 day ago by MRP Technology Ltd
Data Scientist to join an international fashion brand in Europe on a remote long term freelance engagement.The role will...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK or Europe
Senior Data Scientist (Financial Services)
Posted 2 days ago by Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd
Senior Data Scientist - 12-Month ContractManchester | Hybrid (3 Days per Week in Office)I'm currently recruiting for a S...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester (M1), M1
Data Scientist Contract Rates in Edinburgh: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Project procurement across Edinburgh corporate accounts continues to generate active requirements for external Data Scientist contractors to accelerate strategic software deliverables. Driven by enterprise delivery demands within the municipality, typical day rates for Data Scientist contractors converge upon a median of £285/day, registering a -36.7% variance against national benchmarks. Quartiles run from £190/day to £475/day on 10 roles to November 2026. 45% of active roles maintain verified outside-IR35 status. The benchmark dataset rates current hiring for Data Scientist contractors in Edinburgh as very high, its top demand band.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Day rates come from the Quality Contracts market benchmark dataset of UK contract postings; IR35 outcomes and sector labels come from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £285/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £190/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £475/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Hiring demand | Very High | Demand level in the benchmark dataset (Moderate, High or Very High) |
| Outside IR35 share | 45% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 20% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 35% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | Data & Analytics (80%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 10 roles | Postings with a stated day rate in the benchmark dataset |
| Regional rate band | major-city rate parity | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
Edinburgh does not create a special IR35 code for Data Scientist work. The client SDS should name the Edinburgh workplace and delivery model. An inside finding on a Edinburgh Data Scientist brief typically deducts tax at source, while outside IR35 Data Scientist work in Edinburgh is billed by a PSC. Local pay sits on major-city rate parity, so a higher Edinburgh headline rate can still be inside. Commuting into Edinburgh does not, by itself, prove substitution or lack of control. Read the Data Scientist Edinburgh contract for workplace, hours, and equipment clauses.
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