Chemical scientists vs Physiotherapists Salary (2025)

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

Chemical scientists earns £292 more per year (1% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsPhysiotherapistsDifference
Median Annual£39,834£39,542+£292
Mean Annual£45,616£39,688+£5,928
Monthly£3,320£3,295+£25
Weekly£766£760+£6
Hourly£19.15£19.01+£0.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsPhysiotherapists
10th (Entry)£25,928£25,229
25th£32,226£31,329
50th (Median)£39,834£39,542
75th£50,662£48,606
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Physiotherapists?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Physiotherapists earns £39,542 — a difference of £292 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Physiotherapists?
The difference is £292 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Physiotherapists?
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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