Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Chelmsford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Chelmsford compares
In practical terms, a biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earned a median of £54,211 during 2025, which works out to 19.8% above the UK-wide median of £45,269. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Chelmsford is £32,010, so biochemists and biomedical scientistss sit 69.4% more that benchmark.
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 Chelmsford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in Chelmsford?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East (which includes Chelmsford) 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chelmsford is £32,010. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn £54,211, which is 69.4% 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 Chelmsford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.