Biological scientists vs Chemical scientists Salary (2025)

How do Biological scientists and Chemical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Biological scientists earns £3,204 more per year (8% higher)

Biological scientists

£43,038
per year
vs

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiological scientistsChemical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£43,038£39,834+£3,204
Mean Annual£49,608£45,616+£3,992
Monthly£3,587£3,320+£267
Weekly£828£766+£62
Hourly£20.69£19.15+£1.54
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biological scientists or a Chemical scientists?
A Biological scientists earns more. The median salary for a Biological scientists is £43,038, whilst a Chemical scientists earns £39,834 — a difference of £3,204 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biological scientists and a Chemical scientists?
The difference is £3,204 per year. Biological scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Biological scientists or a Chemical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Biological 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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