Biochemists and biomedical scientists vs Counsellors Salary (2025)

How do Biochemists and biomedical scientists and Counsellors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns £16,562 more per year (58% higher)
vs

Counsellors

£28,402
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiochemists and biomedical scientistsCounsellorsDifference
Median Annual£44,964£28,402+£16,562
Mean Annual£48,246£28,062+£20,184
Monthly£3,747£2,367+£1,380
Weekly£865£546+£319
Hourly£21.62£13.65+£7.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBiochemists and biomedical scientistsCounsellors
10th (Entry)£26,888£12,873
25th£34,173£19,249
50th (Median)£44,964£28,402
75th£55,452£34,590
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Counsellors?
A Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Biochemists and biomedical scientists is £44,964, whilst a Counsellors earns £28,402 — a difference of £16,562 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biochemists and biomedical scientists and a Counsellors?
The difference is £16,562 per year. Biochemists and biomedical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Counsellors?
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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