Librarians and Related Professionals vs Physical scientists Salary (2025)

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

Physical scientists earns £18,002 more per year (57% higher)
vs

Physical scientists

£49,534
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLibrarians and Related ProfessionalsPhysical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£31,532£49,534-£18,002
Mean Annual£33,072£56,902-£23,830
Monthly£2,628£4,128-£1,500
Weekly£606£953-£347
Hourly£15.16£23.81-£8.65
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Librarians and Related Professionals or a Physical scientists?
A Physical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Librarians and Related Professionals is £31,532, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £18,002 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Librarians and Related Professionals and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £18,002 per year. Physical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Librarians and Related Professionals 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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