Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in South Cambridgeshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How South Cambridgeshire compares
For biochemists and biomedical scientistss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £54,211. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £45,269 — making this 19.8% above the norm. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,211 has an effective purchasing power closer to £55,715. Compared to the South Cambridgeshire average across all roles (£41,348), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 31.1% more.
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 South Cambridgeshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East (which includes South Cambridgeshire) 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 South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Cambridgeshire is £41,348. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn £54,211, which is 31.1% 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 South Cambridgeshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.