Engineering professionals n.e.c. vs Physical scientists Salary (2025)

How do Engineering professionals n.e.c. and Physical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Physical scientists earns £1,534 more per year (3% higher)
vs

Physical scientists

£49,534
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering professionals n.e.c.Physical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£48,000£49,534-£1,534
Mean Annual£52,284£56,902-£4,618
Monthly£4,000£4,128-£128
Weekly£923£953-£30
Hourly£23.08£23.81-£0.73
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Physical scientists?
A Physical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Engineering professionals n.e.c. is £48,000, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £1,534 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering professionals n.e.c. and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £1,534 per year. Physical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering professionals n.e.c. 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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