Clinical psychologists vs Physical scientists Salary (2025)

How do Clinical psychologists and Physical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Physical scientists earns £2,134 more per year (5% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Physical scientists

£49,534
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsPhysical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£49,534-£2,134
Mean Annual£50,354£56,902-£6,548
Monthly£3,950£4,128-£178
Weekly£912£953-£41
Hourly£22.79£23.81-£1.02
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Physical scientists?
A Physical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £2,134 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £2,134 per year. Physical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Physical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Physical 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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