Chemical scientists vs Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale Salary (2025)

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

Chemical scientists earns £3,992 more per year (11% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsManagers and Directors in Retail and WholesaleDifference
Median Annual£39,834£35,842+£3,992
Mean Annual£45,616£42,334+£3,282
Monthly£3,320£2,987+£333
Weekly£766£689+£77
Hourly£19.15£17.23+£1.92

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsManagers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale
10th (Entry)£25,928£21,284
25th£32,226£28,255
50th (Median)£39,834£35,842
75th£50,662£48,350
90th (Senior)£0£70,339
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale earns £35,842 — a difference of £3,992 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale?
The difference is £3,992 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale?
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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