Biochemists and biomedical scientists roles in the UK earn a median of £46,000 per year, equivalent to £23.83 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 2.8% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £37,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £54,000 in North East. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £47,892/yr (4% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£46,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£23.83
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+2.8%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£38,500 – £56,500
25th – 75th percentile
UK Employment (2024)
~141,000
estimated employees
86 of 180 areas not disclosed by ONS
Employment Change
2021–2024
2021: ~116,000 → 2024: ~141,000
Market Signal
Growing marketPay and employment are both rising — competition for workers is increasing.
Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.
Median annual pay for Biochemists and biomedical scientists across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| North East | £54,000 |
| London | £52,000 |
| South East | £49,000 |
| North West | £47,500 |
| Scotland | £47,500 |
| South West | £46,500 |
| East Midlands | £42,500 |
| Wales | £38,500 |
| West Midlands | £37,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £37,500 |
| UK | £46,000 |
Annual pay grew by +2.8% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Biochemists and biomedical scientists.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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Biochemists and biomedical scientists examine and investigate the chemical processes of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases, and perform laboratory tests on tissue, blood and other samples to diagnose diseases, toxins or health conditions.
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an HNC/NHD, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to hold a postgraduate qualification or gain professional qualifications.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.