As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientist I - Biotech in the United Kingdom is £38,836, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,688 to £42,594, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £35,688
50TH(Median)   £38,836
75TH   £42,594
Scientist I - Biotech Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Scientist I - Biotech Salary £35,688 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Scientist I - Biotech Salary £38,836 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Scientist I - Biotech Salary £42,594 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Scientist I - Biotech Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Scientist I - Biotech salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Scientist I - Biotech is about £38,836 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,236, and a weekly pay of around £747. Click the switch button below to see more details about Scientist I - Biotech hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Scientist I - Biotechs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Scientist I - Biotech's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,426 - £39,229, while Intermediate make £37,802 - £39,677, Senior earn £38,507 - £40,519, Specialist earn £38,601 - £40,687, Expert can reach £38,742 - £40,799 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Scientist I - Biotech £38,601
Intermediate Level Scientist I - Biotech £38,948
Senior Level Scientist I - Biotech £39,790
Specialist Level Scientist I - Biotech £39,958
Expert Level Scientist I - Biotech £40,070
£38,601 0 yr
£38,948 < 2 yrs
£39,790 2-4 yrs
£39,958 5-8 yrs
£40,070 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Scientist I - Biotech?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Scientist I - Biotech are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,943 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £39,125, and Manchester pays around £37,226 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Scientist I - Biotech or Scientist I - Biotech?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Scientist I - Biotech makes more than a Scientist I - Biotech. A Scientist I - Biotech earns an average annual salary of £45,449. And a Scientist I - Biotech earns an average annual salary of £38,836.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Scientist I - Biotech
£36,529
£54,635
Biotech Research Scientist I
£36,688
£54,873
Life Sciences Research Scientist I
£36,432
£54,489
Engineer I
£27,694
£40,141
Attorney I
£41,648
£48,003

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