Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Cambridge
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Cambridge compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earned £54,211. Compared to the UK median of £45,269, that's 19.8% above. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £54,211 stretches to roughly £55,715 in real spending power. Compared to the Cambridge average across all roles (£40,266), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 34.6% 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 Cambridge
Salary data is by ONS region. Cambridge is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in Cambridge?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East (which includes Cambridge) 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cambridge is £40,266. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn £54,211, which is 34.6% 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 Cambridge. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.