Chemical scientists vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Chemical scientists earns £13,092 more per year (49% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£39,834£26,742+£13,092
Mean Annual£45,616£27,332+£18,284
Monthly£3,320£2,229+£1,091
Weekly£766£514+£252
Hourly£19.15£12.86+£6.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£25,928£14,767
25th£32,226£21,436
50th (Median)£39,834£26,742
75th£50,662£32,205
90th (Senior)£0£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £13,092 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £13,092 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Records clerks and assistants?
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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