Chemical scientists vs Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters Salary

How do Chemical scientists and Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical scientists earns £8,834 more per year (28% higher)

Chemical scientists

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

Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters

£31,000
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,840

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsTyre, exhaust and windscreen fittersDifference
Median Annual£39,834£31,000+£8,834
Mean Annual£45,616£32,430+£13,186
Take-Home (Net)£32,200£25,840+£6,360
Monthly (Gross)£3,320£2,583+£737
Weekly (Gross)£766£596+£170
Hourly£19.15£14.90+£4.25

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsTyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters
10th (Entry)£25,928£25,057
25th£32,226£28,996
50th (Median)£39,834£31,000
75th£50,662£36,761
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters earns £31,000 — a difference of £8,834 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters?
The difference is £8,834 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 Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters takes home £25,840. The net difference is £6,360.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters?
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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