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.
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
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Forensic Scientist Salary Range
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%
64%
Male
36%
36%
Forensic Scientist - Related Salaries
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