Chemical scientists vs Elementary occupations Salary (2025)

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

Chemical scientists earns £20,997 more per year (111% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Elementary occupations

£18,837
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsElementary occupationsDifference
Median Annual£39,834£18,837+£20,997
Mean Annual£45,616£19,536+£26,080
Monthly£3,320£1,570+£1,750
Weekly£766£362+£404
Hourly£19.15£9.06+£10.09

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsElementary occupations
10th (Entry)£25,928£4,091
25th£32,226£8,897
50th (Median)£39,834£18,837
75th£50,662£28,104
90th (Senior)£0£35,164
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Elementary occupations?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Elementary occupations earns £18,837 — a difference of £20,997 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Elementary occupations?
The difference is £20,997 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Elementary occupations?
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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