Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Harlow
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Harlow compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, biochemists and biomedical scientistss in the East were paid a median of £54,211. The national equivalent stands at £45,269, putting this region 19.8% above. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £54,211 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,715. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Harlow is £32,320, so biochemists and biomedical scientistss sit 67.7% 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 Harlow
Salary data is by ONS region. Harlow 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 Harlow?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East (which includes Harlow) 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 Harlow 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 Harlow compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Harlow is £32,320. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn £54,211, which is 67.7% 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 Harlow. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.