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Biological scientists salary in United Kingdom

The median biological scientists salary is £45,382 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
Median (p50)
£45,382
Top (p90)
Sample size
12,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)
p25£31,080
Median£45,382
p75
Top (p90)
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Biological scientists salary by region

South East£59,689
East of England£56,337
Scotland£54,035
Yorkshire and The Humber£50,029
East Midlands£46,457
North East£40,693
North West£39,722

Pay trend

Up 6.0% from 2023 to 2025.

£42,8172023
£40,8092024
£45,3822025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Biological scientists salary FAQs

What is the average Biological scientists salary in United Kingdom?

The median Biological scientists salary in United Kingdom is £45,382 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of biological scientistss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Biological scientists salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - South East is among the highest at £59,689, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Biological scientists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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