Chemical scientists vs Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £47 more per year (0% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesDifference
Median Annual£39,834£39,787+£47
Mean Annual£45,616£42,396+£3,220
Monthly£3,320£3,316+£4
Weekly£766£765+£1
Hourly£19.15£19.13+£0.02

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades
10th (Entry)£25,928£25,396
25th£32,226£31,198
50th (Median)£39,834£39,787
75th£50,662£50,583
90th (Senior)£0£63,827
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £39,787 — a difference of £47 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades?
The difference is £47 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making 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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