Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in East Suffolk
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How East Suffolk compares
In 2025, biochemists and biomedical scientistss working in the East took home a median salary of £54,211 — that's 19.8% above the national average of £45,269. 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. The all-jobs average in East Suffolk is £30,821. By comparison, biochemists and biomedical scientistss earn 75.9% more than the typical worker locally.
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 East Suffolk
Salary data is by ONS region. East Suffolk 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 East Suffolk?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East (which includes East Suffolk) 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 East Suffolk 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 East Suffolk compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Suffolk is £30,821. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn £54,211, which is 75.9% 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 East Suffolk. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.