Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
For biochemists and biomedical scientistss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £42,777. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £45,269 — making this 5.5% below the norm. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £42,777 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £41,451. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so biochemists and biomedical scientistss sit 26.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £42,777 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,451 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA is in the South 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 Southampton UA?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £42,777 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 Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the South East earn 5.5% 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 Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the South East earn £42,777, which is 26.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for biochemists and biomedical scientistss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.