Chemical Scientists
£39,629
Average salary
42 hours
Average weekly hours
2.65%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Chemical scientists
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2111
Chemical scientists analyse and research physical aspects of chemical structure and change within substances and develop chemical techniques used in the manufacture or modification of natural substances and processed products.
Common tasks include:
- develops experimental procedures, instruments and recording and testing systems
- operates specialised scientific equipment and conducts experiments to identify chemical composition, energy and chemical changes in natural substances and processed materials
- analyses results and experimental data
- tests techniques and processes for reliability under a variety of conditions
- develops procedures for quality control of manufactured products
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to gain professional qualifications.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Chemical scientists
Regional employment: Chemical scientists
Future employment: Chemical scientists
Top 12 industries: Chemical scientists
Alternative & related job titles: Chemical scientists
Analytical chemist Chemist Development chemist Industrial chemist Laboratory analyst Research scientist (chemical)
Equality focus: Chemical scientists
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£33,893
Female average annual salary
£41,714
Male average annual salary
40
Female average weekly hours
42
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Chemical scientists
Workforce gender: Chemical scientists
Breakdown by region
£43,279
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£37,021
North East (England) - lowest annual average salary
44
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
39
East of England - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Chemical scientists
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Chemical scientists
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£17,207)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age