Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the UK is £45,269 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £50,191, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £24.41.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £37,377 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £54,211 in East. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£45,269
Annual
UK Mean
£50,191
Annual
Hourly Rate
£24.41
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| East | £54,211 | £60,333 | £55,715 |
| London | £51,946 | £60,902 | £44,627 |
| North West | £47,457 | £51,471 | £52,036 |
| South East | £42,777 | Not available | £41,451 |
| East Midlands | £42,502 | £42,341 | £46,298 |
| Scotland | £39,315 | £44,822 | £42,595 |
| West Midlands | £37,464 | £38,016 | £40,944 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £37,377 | £41,532 | £41,301 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the UK?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the UK is £45,269 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £50,191, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays biochemists and biomedical scientists the most?
East pays the highest biochemists and biomedical scientists salaries with a median of £54,211.
How does biochemists and biomedical scientists pay vary by region?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists salaries range from £37,377 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £54,211 in East.
Are biochemists and biomedical scientists salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for biochemists and biomedical scientists?
The median hourly rate for biochemists and biomedical scientists in the UK is £24.41 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.