Chemical scientists vs Insurance underwriters Salary (2025)

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

Chemical scientists earns £876 more per year (2% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Insurance underwriters

£38,958
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsInsurance underwritersDifference
Median Annual£39,834£38,958+£876
Mean Annual£45,616£56,568-£10,952
Monthly£3,320£3,247+£73
Weekly£766£749+£17
Hourly£19.15£18.73+£0.42

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsInsurance underwriters
10th (Entry)£25,928£26,622
25th£32,226£32,174
50th (Median)£39,834£38,958
75th£50,662£59,616
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Insurance underwriters?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Insurance underwriters earns £38,958 — a difference of £876 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Insurance underwriters?
The difference is £876 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Insurance underwriters?
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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