Chemical scientists vs Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Functional managers and directors n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns £32,811 more per year (82% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£39,834£72,645-£32,811
Mean Annual£45,616£78,150-£32,534
Monthly£3,320£6,054-£2,734
Weekly£766£1,397-£631
Hourly£19.15£34.93-£15.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,928£24,853
25th£32,226£48,997
50th (Median)£39,834£72,645
75th£50,662£101,146
90th (Senior)£0£125,613
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
A Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns £72,645 — a difference of £32,811 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
The difference is £32,811 per year. Functional managers and directors n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Functional managers and directors n.e.c. 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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