Physical scientists salary in United Kingdom
The median physical scientists salary is £55,518 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Physical scientists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 15.4% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Physical scientists salary FAQs
What is the average Physical scientists salary in United Kingdom?
The median Physical scientists salary in United Kingdom is £55,518 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of physical scientistss earn more than this and half earn less.
Do Physical scientists salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - South East is among the highest at £75,149, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Physical 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.