Biological scientists vs Clinical psychologists Salary (2025)

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

Clinical psychologists earns £4,362 more per year (10% higher)

Biological scientists

£43,038
per year
vs

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiological scientistsClinical psychologistsDifference
Median Annual£43,038£47,400-£4,362
Mean Annual£49,608£50,354-£746
Monthly£3,587£3,950-£363
Weekly£828£912-£84
Hourly£20.69£22.79-£2.10
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biological scientists or a Clinical psychologists?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Biological scientists is £43,038, whilst a Clinical psychologists earns £47,400 — a difference of £4,362 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biological scientists and a Clinical psychologists?
The difference is £4,362 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Biological scientists or a Clinical psychologists?
From a salary perspective, Clinical psychologists 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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