Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Dacorum
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Dacorum compares
A biochemists and biomedical scientists working in the East could expect a median salary of £54,211 in 2025 — 19.8% above the national figure 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. Compared to the Dacorum average across all roles (£18,675), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 190.3% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in Dacorum?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East (which includes Dacorum) 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 Dacorum 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 Dacorum compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dacorum is £18,675. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn £54,211, which is 190.3% 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 Dacorum. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.