Chief Executives and Senior Officials vs Physical scientists Salary (2025)

How do Chief Executives and Senior Officials and Physical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns £34,043 more per year (69% higher)
vs

Physical scientists

£49,534
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChief Executives and Senior OfficialsPhysical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£83,577£49,534+£34,043
Mean Annual£109,171£56,902+£52,269
Monthly£6,965£4,128+£2,837
Weekly£1,607£953+£654
Hourly£40.18£23.81+£16.37
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chief Executives and Senior Officials or a Physical scientists?
A Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns more. The median salary for a Chief Executives and Senior Officials is £83,577, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £34,043 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chief Executives and Senior Officials and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £34,043 per year. Chief Executives and Senior Officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chief Executives and Senior Officials or a Physical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Chief Executives and Senior Officials 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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