Chemical scientists vs Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary

How do Chemical scientists and Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical scientists earns £3,814 more per year (11% higher)

Chemical scientists

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

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

£36,020
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,454

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansDifference
Median Annual£39,834£36,020+£3,814
Mean Annual£45,616£37,757+£7,859
Take-Home (Net)£32,200£29,454+£2,746
Monthly (Gross)£3,320£3,002+£318
Weekly (Gross)£766£693+£73
Hourly£19.15£17.32+£1.83

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsVehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
10th (Entry)£25,928£22,964
25th£32,226£29,101
50th (Median)£39,834£36,020
75th£50,662£44,896
90th (Senior)£0£54,674

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £36,020 — a difference of £3,814 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
The difference is £3,814 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 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians takes home £29,454. The net difference is £2,746.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
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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