Chemical scientists vs Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Retail cashiers and check-out operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £25,892 more per year (186% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsRetail cashiers and check-out operatorsDifference
Median Annual£39,834£13,942+£25,892
Mean Annual£45,616£14,850+£30,766
Monthly£3,320£1,162+£2,158
Weekly£766£268+£498
Hourly£19.15£6.70+£12.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsRetail cashiers and check-out operators
10th (Entry)£25,928£5,714
25th£32,226£8,531
50th (Median)£39,834£13,942
75th£50,662£19,401
90th (Senior)£0£25,568
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns £13,942 — a difference of £25,892 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
The difference is £25,892 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
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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