Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for biochemists and biomedical scientistss in the West Midlands? £37,464 at the median in 2025. That compares to £45,269 nationally — a gap of 17.2% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £37,464 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £40,944. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 12.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £37,464 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,944 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in Birmingham?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £37,464 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 Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the West Midlands earn 17.2% below the national median of £45,269. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is biochemists and biomedical scientists a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the West Midlands earn £37,464, which is 12.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for biochemists and biomedical scientistss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.