Chemical scientists vs Mining and quarry workers and related operatives Salary

How do Chemical scientists and Mining and quarry workers and related operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical scientists earns £375 more per year (1% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year (gross)
Take-home: £32,200
vs

Mining and quarry workers and related operatives

£39,459
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,930

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsMining and quarry workers and related operativesDifference
Median Annual£39,834£39,459+£375
Mean Annual£45,616£42,448+£3,168
Take-Home (Net)£32,200£31,930+£270
Monthly (Gross)£3,320£3,288+£32
Weekly (Gross)£766£759+£7
Hourly£19.15£18.97+£0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Mining and quarry workers and related operatives?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Mining and quarry workers and related operatives earns £39,459 — a difference of £375 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Mining and quarry workers and related operatives?
The difference is £375 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Chemical scientists takes home approximately £32,200 per year, whilst a Mining and quarry workers and related operatives takes home £31,930. The net difference is £270.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Mining and quarry workers and related operatives?
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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