Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Based on 2025 data, biochemists and biomedical scientistss in the North West earned £47,457 at the median — 4.8% above the national benchmark of £45,269. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £47,457 has an effective purchasing power closer to £52,036. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 29.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £47,457 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,036 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Manchester is in the North West 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 Manchester?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £47,457 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 Manchester compare to the UK average?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the North West earn 4.8% above the national median of £45,269. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is biochemists and biomedical scientists a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the North West earn £47,457, which is 29.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for biochemists and biomedical scientistss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.