Chemical scientists vs Groundworkers Salary (2025)

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

Chemical scientists earns £2,348 more per year (6% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Groundworkers

£37,486
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsGroundworkersDifference
Median Annual£39,834£37,486+£2,348
Mean Annual£45,616£38,039+£7,577
Monthly£3,320£3,124+£196
Weekly£766£721+£45
Hourly£19.15£18.02+£1.13

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsGroundworkers
10th (Entry)£25,928£26,867
25th£32,226£30,598
50th (Median)£39,834£37,486
75th£50,662£45,271
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Groundworkers?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Groundworkers earns £37,486 — a difference of £2,348 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Groundworkers?
The difference is £2,348 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Groundworkers?
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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