Chemical scientists vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary

How do Chemical scientists and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical scientists earns £12,038 more per year (43% higher)

Chemical scientists

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

Textiles, printing and other skilled trades

£27,796
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,533

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£39,834£27,796+£12,038
Mean Annual£45,616£27,488+£18,128
Take-Home (Net)£32,200£23,533+£8,667
Monthly (Gross)£3,320£2,316+£1,004
Weekly (Gross)£766£535+£231
Hourly£19.15£13.36+£5.79

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£25,928£12,064
25th£32,226£20,001
50th (Median)£39,834£27,796
75th£50,662£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £12,038 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £12,038 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 Textiles, printing and other skilled trades takes home £23,533. The net difference is £8,667.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Textiles, printing and other skilled 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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