Chemical scientists vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Metal machining setters and setter-operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £3,271 more per year (9% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£39,834£36,563+£3,271
Mean Annual£45,616£38,478+£7,138
Monthly£3,320£3,047+£273
Weekly£766£703+£63
Hourly£19.15£17.58+£1.57

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsMetal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£25,928£26,038
25th£32,226£30,765
50th (Median)£39,834£36,563
75th£50,662£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £3,271 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £3,271 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
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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