Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Based on 2025 data, biochemists and biomedical scientistss in the London earned £51,946 at the median — 14.7% above the national benchmark of £45,269. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £51,946 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £44,627. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 22.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £51,946 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,627 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in areas near City of London
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in City of London?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £51,946 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the London earn 14.7% above the national median of £45,269. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is biochemists and biomedical scientists a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the London earn £51,946, which is 22.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for biochemists and biomedical scientistss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.