Butchers vs Chemical scientists Salary (2025)

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

Chemical scientists earns £12,074 more per year (43% higher)

Butchers

£27,760
per year
vs

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricButchersChemical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£27,760£39,834-£12,074
Mean Annual£28,078£45,616-£17,538
Monthly£2,313£3,320-£1,007
Weekly£534£766-£232
Hourly£13.35£19.15-£5.80

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileButchersChemical scientists
10th (Entry)£15,237£25,928
25th£23,951£32,226
50th (Median)£27,760£39,834
75th£33,317£50,662
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Butchers or a Chemical scientists?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Butchers is £27,760, whilst a Chemical scientists earns £39,834 — a difference of £12,074 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Butchers and a Chemical scientists?
The difference is £12,074 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Butchers 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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