Biochemists and biomedical scientists vs Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary (2025)

How do Biochemists and biomedical scientists and Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns £16,463 more per year (58% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBiochemists and biomedical scientistsBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksDifference
Median Annual£44,964£28,501+£16,463
Mean Annual£48,246£29,325+£18,921
Monthly£3,747£2,375+£1,372
Weekly£865£548+£317
Hourly£21.62£13.70+£7.92

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBiochemists and biomedical scientistsBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
10th (Entry)£26,888£11,229
25th£34,173£21,002
50th (Median)£44,964£28,501
75th£55,452£36,234
90th (Senior)£0£47,499
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
A Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Biochemists and biomedical scientists is £44,964, whilst a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns £28,501 — a difference of £16,463 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biochemists and biomedical scientists and a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
The difference is £16,463 per year. Biochemists and biomedical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
From a salary perspective, Biochemists and biomedical 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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