Chemical scientists vs Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £88 more per year (0% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsSkilled metal, electrical and electronic tradesDifference
Median Annual£39,834£39,746+£88
Mean Annual£45,616£42,052+£3,564
Monthly£3,320£3,312+£8
Weekly£766£764+£2
Hourly£19.15£19.11+£0.04

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsSkilled metal, electrical and electronic trades
10th (Entry)£25,928£25,500
25th£32,226£31,793
50th (Median)£39,834£39,746
75th£50,662£49,608
90th (Senior)£0£62,011
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades earns £39,746 — a difference of £88 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades?
The difference is £88 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades?
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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