Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) vs Chemical scientists Salary

How do Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and Chemical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical scientists earns £8,082 more per year (25% higher)

Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

£31,752
per year (gross)
Take-home: £26,381
vs

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year (gross)
Take-home: £32,200

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)Chemical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£31,752£39,834-£8,082
Mean Annual£33,505£45,616-£12,111
Take-Home (Net)£26,381£32,200-£5,819
Monthly (Gross)£2,646£3,320-£674
Weekly (Gross)£611£766-£155
Hourly£15.27£19.15-£3.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)Chemical scientists
10th (Entry)£20,862£25,928
25th£26,142£32,226
50th (Median)£31,752£39,834
75th£39,657£50,662
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Chemical scientists?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) is £31,752, whilst a Chemical scientists earns £39,834 — a difference of £8,082 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and a Chemical scientists?
The difference is £8,082 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) takes home approximately £26,381 per year, whilst a Chemical scientists takes home £32,200. The net difference is £5,819.
Should I become a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Chemical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Chemical scientists offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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