Biological scientists vs IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary

How do Biological scientists and IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers earns £17,814 more per year (41% higher)

Biological scientists

£43,038
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,507
vs

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

£60,852
per year (gross)
Take-home: £45,852

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiological scientistsIT business analysts, architects and systems designersDifference
Median Annual£43,038£60,852-£17,814
Mean Annual£49,608£65,361-£15,753
Take-Home (Net)£34,507£45,852-£11,345
Monthly (Gross)£3,587£5,071-£1,484
Weekly (Gross)£828£1,170-£342
Hourly£20.69£29.26-£8.57

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biological scientists or a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers?
A IT business analysts, architects and systems designers earns more. The median salary for a Biological scientists is £43,038, whilst a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers earns £60,852 — a difference of £17,814 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biological scientists and a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers?
The difference is £17,814 per year. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Biological scientists takes home approximately £34,507 per year, whilst a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers takes home £45,852. The net difference is £11,345.
Should I become a Biological scientists or a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers?
From a salary perspective, IT business analysts, architects and systems designers 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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