Chemical scientists vs Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £4,200 more per year (12% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesDifference
Median Annual£39,834£35,634+£4,200
Mean Annual£45,616£38,191+£7,425
Monthly£3,320£2,970+£350
Weekly£766£685+£81
Hourly£19.15£17.13+£2.02

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsMetal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
10th (Entry)£25,928£25,589
25th£32,226£29,967
50th (Median)£39,834£35,634
75th£50,662£45,245
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £35,634 — a difference of £4,200 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
The difference is £4,200 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
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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