Chemical scientists vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £29,706 more per year (293% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£39,834£10,128+£29,706
Mean Annual£45,616£12,121+£33,495
Monthly£3,320£844+£2,476
Weekly£766£195+£571
Hourly£19.15£4.87+£14.28

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£25,928£2,228
25th£32,226£4,524
50th (Median)£39,834£10,128
75th£50,662£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £29,706 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £29,706 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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