Biological scientists vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary

How do Biological scientists and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Biological scientists earns £13,139 more per year (44% higher)

Biological scientists

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

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,047

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiological scientistsWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£43,038£29,899+£13,139
Mean Annual£49,608£29,868+£19,740
Take-Home (Net)£34,507£25,047+£9,460
Monthly (Gross)£3,587£2,492+£1,095
Weekly (Gross)£828£575+£253
Hourly£20.69£14.37+£6.32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biological scientists or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
A Biological scientists earns more. The median salary for a Biological scientists is £43,038, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £13,139 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biological scientists and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £13,139 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 Weighers, graders and sorters takes home £25,047. The net difference is £9,460.
Should I become a Biological scientists or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
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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