Biological scientists vs Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. Salary

How do Biological scientists and Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Biological scientists earns £287 more per year (1% higher)

Biological scientists

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

Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.

£42,751
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,300

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiological scientistsNatural and social science professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£43,038£42,751+£287
Mean Annual£49,608£45,198+£4,410
Take-Home (Net)£34,507£34,300+£207
Monthly (Gross)£3,587£3,563+£24
Weekly (Gross)£828£822+£6
Hourly£20.69£20.55+£0.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biological scientists or a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.?
A Biological scientists earns more. The median salary for a Biological scientists is £43,038, whilst a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns £42,751 — a difference of £287 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biological scientists and a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £287 per year. Biological scientists 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 Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. takes home £34,300. The net difference is £207.
Should I become a Biological scientists or a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.?
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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