Chemical scientists vs Managers, directors and senior officials Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Managers, directors and senior officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Managers, directors and senior officials earns £12,716 more per year (32% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsManagers, directors and senior officialsDifference
Median Annual£39,834£52,550-£12,716
Mean Annual£45,616£66,373-£20,757
Monthly£3,320£4,379-£1,059
Weekly£766£1,011-£245
Hourly£19.15£25.26-£6.11

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsManagers, directors and senior officials
10th (Entry)£25,928£24,107
25th£32,226£35,002
50th (Median)£39,834£52,550
75th£50,662£81,698
90th (Senior)£0£120,750
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
A Managers, directors and senior officials earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Managers, directors and senior officials earns £52,550 — a difference of £12,716 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Managers, directors and senior officials?
The difference is £12,716 per year. Managers, directors and senior officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
From a salary perspective, Managers, directors and senior officials 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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