Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in West Suffolk
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How West Suffolk compares
Based on 2025 data, biochemists and biomedical scientistss in the East earned £54,211 at the median — 19.8% above the national benchmark of £45,269. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £54,211 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,715. The all-jobs average in West Suffolk is £29,613. By comparison, biochemists and biomedical scientistss earn 83.1% more than the typical worker locally.
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 West Suffolk
Salary data is by ONS region. West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the East (which includes West Suffolk) 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 West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Suffolk is £29,613. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the East earn £54,211, which is 83.1% 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 West Suffolk. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.