Biological scientists vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

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

Pharmacists earns £4,571 more per year (11% higher)

Biological scientists

£43,038
per year
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiological scientistsPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£43,038£47,609-£4,571
Mean Annual£49,608£46,221+£3,387
Monthly£3,587£3,967-£380
Weekly£828£916-£88
Hourly£20.69£22.89-£2.20
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biological scientists or a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Biological scientists is £43,038, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £4,571 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biological scientists and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £4,571 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Biological scientists or a Pharmacists?
From a salary perspective, Pharmacists 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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