Chemical scientists vs Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Metal working production and maintenance fitters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns £637 more per year (2% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsMetal working production and maintenance fittersDifference
Median Annual£39,834£40,471-£637
Mean Annual£45,616£43,195+£2,421
Monthly£3,320£3,373-£53
Weekly£766£778-£12
Hourly£19.15£19.46-£0.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsMetal working production and maintenance fitters
10th (Entry)£25,928£25,380
25th£32,226£31,172
50th (Median)£39,834£40,471
75th£50,662£51,893
90th (Senior)£0£66,446
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Metal working production and maintenance fitters?
A Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns £40,471 — a difference of £637 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Metal working production and maintenance fitters?
The difference is £637 per year. Metal working production and maintenance fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Metal working production and maintenance fitters?
From a salary perspective, Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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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