Chemical scientists vs Information technology professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Information technology professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Information technology professionals n.e.c. earns £10,269 more per year (26% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsInformation technology professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£39,834£50,103-£10,269
Mean Annual£45,616£54,309-£8,693
Monthly£3,320£4,175-£855
Weekly£766£964-£198
Hourly£19.15£24.09-£4.94

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsInformation technology professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,928£27,045
25th£32,226£36,093
50th (Median)£39,834£50,103
75th£50,662£65,778
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Information technology professionals n.e.c.?
A Information technology professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Information technology professionals n.e.c. earns £50,103 — a difference of £10,269 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Information technology professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £10,269 per year. Information technology professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Information technology professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Information technology professionals 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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