Chemical scientists vs Personal assistants and other secretaries Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Personal assistants and other secretaries salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £14,370 more per year (56% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsPersonal assistants and other secretariesDifference
Median Annual£39,834£25,464+£14,370
Mean Annual£45,616£26,205+£19,411
Monthly£3,320£2,122+£1,198
Weekly£766£490+£276
Hourly£19.15£12.24+£6.91

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsPersonal assistants and other secretaries
10th (Entry)£25,928£6,100
25th£32,226£12,163
50th (Median)£39,834£25,464
75th£50,662£36,636
90th (Senior)£0£48,574
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Personal assistants and other secretaries earns £25,464 — a difference of £14,370 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
The difference is £14,370 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
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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