Chartered and certified accountants vs Physical scientists Salary (2025)

How do Chartered and certified accountants and Physical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Physical scientists earns £3,292 more per year (7% higher)
vs

Physical scientists

£49,534
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsPhysical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£46,242£49,534-£3,292
Mean Annual£50,322£56,902-£6,580
Monthly£3,854£4,128-£274
Weekly£889£953-£64
Hourly£22.23£23.81-£1.58
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Physical scientists?
A Physical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £3,292 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £3,292 per year. Physical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants or a Physical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Physical 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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