Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Central Bedfordshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Central Bedfordshire UA compares
The going rate for biochemists and biomedical scientistss in the East? £54,211 at the median in 2025. That compares to £45,269 nationally — a gap of 19.8% above. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,211 has an effective purchasing power closer to £55,715. Compared to the Central Bedfordshire UA average across all roles (£30,963), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 75.1% 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 Central Bedfordshire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Central Bedfordshire UA 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 Central Bedfordshire UA?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East (which includes Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Central Bedfordshire UA is £30,963. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn £54,211, which is 75.1% 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 Central Bedfordshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.