Chemical scientists vs Construction and Building Trades Salary (2025)

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

Chemical scientists earns £4,691 more per year (13% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsConstruction and Building TradesDifference
Median Annual£39,834£35,143+£4,691
Mean Annual£45,616£37,319+£8,297
Monthly£3,320£2,929+£391
Weekly£766£676+£90
Hourly£19.15£16.90+£2.25

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsConstruction and Building Trades
10th (Entry)£25,928£22,328
25th£32,226£28,433
50th (Median)£39,834£35,143
75th£50,662£43,675
90th (Senior)£0£53,573
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Construction and Building Trades?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Construction and Building Trades earns £35,143 — a difference of £4,691 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Construction and Building Trades?
The difference is £4,691 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Construction and Building Trades?
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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