Biochemists and biomedical scientists vs Health professionals Salary (2025)

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

Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns £3,246 more per year (8% higher)
vs

Health professionals

£41,718
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiochemists and biomedical scientistsHealth professionalsDifference
Median Annual£44,964£41,718+£3,246
Mean Annual£48,246£46,419+£1,827
Monthly£3,747£3,477+£270
Weekly£865£802+£63
Hourly£21.62£20.06+£1.56

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBiochemists and biomedical scientistsHealth professionals
10th (Entry)£26,888£19,390
25th£34,173£30,927
50th (Median)£44,964£41,718
75th£55,452£54,236
90th (Senior)£0£73,068
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Health professionals?
A Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Biochemists and biomedical scientists is £44,964, whilst a Health professionals earns £41,718 — a difference of £3,246 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biochemists and biomedical scientists and a Health professionals?
The difference is £3,246 per year. Biochemists and biomedical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Health professionals?
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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