Biochemists and biomedical scientists roles in the UK earn a median of £46,500 per year, equivalent to £24.16 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 3.0% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £37,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £54,000 in East. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £47,892/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£46,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£24.16
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+3.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£36,500 – £54,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Biochemists and biomedical scientists across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| East | £54,000 |
| London | £52,000 |
| South East | £49,000 |
| North West | £47,500 |
| Scotland | £47,500 |
| South West | £46,500 |
| North East | £45,000 |
| East Midlands | £42,500 |
| Wales | £38,500 |
| West Midlands | £37,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £37,500 |
| UK | £46,500 |
Annual pay grew by +3.0% 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.
The median salary for a Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the UK is £46,500 per year (about £24.16 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Biochemists and biomedical scientists earn between £36,500 and £54,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Biochemists and biomedical scientists pay rose by 3.0% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Biochemists and biomedical scientists is in East, at £54,000 per year.
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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.