Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Chemical scientists Salary

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Chemical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical scientists earns £11,333 more per year (40% higher)

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks

£28,501
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,040
vs

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year (gross)
Take-home: £32,200

Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksChemical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£28,501£39,834-£11,333
Mean Annual£29,325£45,616-£16,291
Take-Home (Net)£24,040£32,200-£8,160
Monthly (Gross)£2,375£3,320-£945
Weekly (Gross)£548£766-£218
Hourly£13.70£19.15-£5.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksChemical scientists
10th (Entry)£11,229£25,928
25th£21,002£32,226
50th (Median)£28,501£39,834
75th£36,234£50,662
90th (Senior)£47,499£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Chemical scientists?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Chemical scientists earns £39,834 — a difference of £11,333 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Chemical scientists?
The difference is £11,333 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks takes home approximately £24,040 per year, whilst a Chemical scientists takes home £32,200. The net difference is £8,160.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Chemical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Chemical 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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