Forensic Scientist Salary in the UK

£29,400
per year
per month
£1,960
per month
per year

Forensic Scientist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Forensic Scientist is £29,400 gross per year (£1,960 net per month), which is £200 (-0.7%) lower than the UK's national average salary.
A Forensic Scientist can expect an average starting salary of £21,360. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
£21,360
Low
£29,400
Average salary
£50,000
High
£1,510
Low
£1,960
Average salary
£3,130
High

Forensic Scientist Salary Range

Low
£21,360
Average salary
£29,400
Senior
£39,620
High
£50,000
Low
£1,510
Average salary
£1,960
Senior
£2,540
High
£3,130

Forensic Scientist - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Forensic Scientist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £23,760 gross per year. A mid career Forensic Scientist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £28,750, while a Senior Forensic Scientist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £39,620. Forensic Scientists with more than 20 years of experience earn £43,280 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Forensic Scientist

Late Career▲ +47%
Senior▲ +35%
Average Salary£29,400/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -19%

Gender Breakdown

Female
64%
Male
36%

Forensic Scientist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Forensic Scientist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Forensic Scientist

How much does a Forensic Scientist make in the UK?
A Forensic Scientist in the UK earns an average of £29,400 gross per year, which is about £1,960 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Forensic Scientist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Forensic Scientist in the UK?
The starting salary of a Forensic Scientist in the UK is around £21,360 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Forensic Scientist in the UK?
The highest salary of a Forensic Scientist in the UK can reach and exceed £50,000 gross per year.
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