Chemical scientists vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

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

Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £339 more per year (1% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£39,834£40,173-£339
Mean Annual£45,616£44,327+£1,289
Monthly£3,320£3,348-£28
Weekly£766£773-£7
Hourly£19.15£19.31-£0.16

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£25,928£24,895
25th£32,226£33,129
50th (Median)£39,834£40,173
75th£50,662£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £339 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £339 per year. Scaffolders, stagers and riggers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Scaffolders, stagers and riggers 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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