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Chemical scientists salary in United Kingdom

The median chemical scientists salary is £39,983 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
Median (p50)
£39,983
Top (p90)
Sample size
15,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)
p25£32,729
Median£39,983
p75
Top (p90)
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Chemical scientists salary by region

Yorkshire and The Humber£54,230
East of England£53,099
Wales£49,469
South East£42,536
North West£41,704
North East£39,662
Scotland£35,038

Pay trend

Up 13.7% from 2023 to 2025.

£35,1732023
£39,9032024
£39,9832025

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

Chemical scientists salary FAQs

What is the average Chemical scientists salary in United Kingdom?

The median Chemical scientists salary in United Kingdom is £39,983 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of chemical scientistss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Chemical scientists salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - Yorkshire and The Humber is among the highest at £54,230, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Chemical 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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