Biochemists and biomedical scientists vs Medical secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns £20,252 more per year (82% higher)
vs

Medical secretaries

£24,712
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiochemists and biomedical scientistsMedical secretariesDifference
Median Annual£44,964£24,712+£20,252
Mean Annual£48,246£23,580+£24,666
Monthly£3,747£2,059+£1,688
Weekly£865£475+£390
Hourly£21.62£11.88+£9.74

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBiochemists and biomedical scientistsMedical secretaries
10th (Entry)£26,888£12,836
25th£34,173£17,731
50th (Median)£44,964£24,712
75th£55,452£29,116
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Medical secretaries?
A Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Biochemists and biomedical scientists is £44,964, whilst a Medical secretaries earns £24,712 — a difference of £20,252 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biochemists and biomedical scientists and a Medical secretaries?
The difference is £20,252 per year. Biochemists and biomedical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Medical secretaries?
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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