Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Bedford UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Bedford UA compares
For biochemists and biomedical scientistss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £54,211. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £45,269 — making this 19.8% above the norm. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £54,211 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,715. Compared to the Bedford UA average across all roles (£33,148), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 63.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £54,211 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,715 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in areas near Bedford UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in Bedford UA?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East (which includes Bedford UA) is £54,211 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does biochemists and biomedical scientists pay in Bedford UA compare to the UK average?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn 19.8% above the national median of £45,269. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is biochemists and biomedical scientists a well-paid job in Bedford UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bedford UA is £33,148. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn £54,211, which is 63.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for biochemists and biomedical scientistss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bedford UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.