Chemical scientists vs Other skilled trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Other skilled trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £10,373 more per year (35% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Other skilled trades n.e.c.

£29,461
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsOther skilled trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£39,834£29,461+£10,373
Mean Annual£45,616£29,769+£15,847
Monthly£3,320£2,455+£865
Weekly£766£567+£199
Hourly£19.15£14.16+£4.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £29,461 — a difference of £10,373 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £10,373 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
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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