Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
In 2025, biochemists and biomedical scientistss working in the East Midlands took home a median salary of £42,502 — that's 6.1% below the national average of £45,269. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £42,502 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £46,298. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 45.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £42,502 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,298 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in Nottingham UA?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £42,502 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East Midlands earn 6.1% 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 Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East Midlands earn £42,502, which is 45.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for biochemists and biomedical scientistss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.