Chemical scientists vs Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. Salary

How do Chemical scientists and Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical scientists earns £4,842 more per year (14% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year (gross)
Take-home: £32,200
vs

Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.

£34,992
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,714

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsScience, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£39,834£34,992+£4,842
Mean Annual£45,616£37,397+£8,219
Take-Home (Net)£32,200£28,714+£3,486
Monthly (Gross)£3,320£2,916+£404
Weekly (Gross)£766£673+£93
Hourly£19.15£16.82+£2.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsScience, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,928£22,145
25th£32,226£28,527
50th (Median)£39,834£34,992
75th£50,662£45,224
90th (Senior)£0£55,702

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earns £34,992 — a difference of £4,842 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.?
The difference is £4,842 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Chemical scientists takes home approximately £32,200 per year, whilst a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. takes home £28,714. The net difference is £3,486.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.?
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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