Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The going rate for biochemists and biomedical scientistss in the Scotland? £39,315 at the median in 2025. That compares to £45,269 nationally — a gap of 13.2% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £39,315 stretches to roughly £42,595 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so biochemists and biomedical scientistss sit 12.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £39,315 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,595 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in Glasgow City?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £39,315 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the Scotland earn 13.2% below the national median of £45,269. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is biochemists and biomedical scientists a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the Scotland earn £39,315, which is 12.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for biochemists and biomedical scientistss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.