Marine Biologist Salary in the UK
£31,400
per year
per month
£2,070
per month
per year
Marine Biologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Marine Biologist is £31,400 gross per year (£2,070 net per month), which is £1,800 (+6%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Marine Biologist can expect an average starting salary of £13,700. The highest salaries can exceed £65,000.
A Marine Biologist can expect an average starting salary of £13,700. The highest salaries can exceed £65,000.
£13,700
Low
£31,400
Average salary
£65,000
High
£1,070
Low
£2,070
Average salary
£3,850
High
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Marine Biologist Salary Range
Among marine biologists, Junior Marine Biologists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Marine Biologists enjoy the highest salaries.
Marine Biologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Marine Biologist | £45K/year | +43% |
| Junior Marine Biologist | £26K/year | -18% |
Marine Biologist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Marine Biologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £13,700 gross per year. A mid career Marine Biologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £29,800, while a Senior Marine Biologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £44,900. Marine Biologists with more than 20 years of experience earn £51,200 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Marine Biologist
| Late Career | ▲ +63% |
| Senior | ▲ +43% |
| Average Salary | £31,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -56% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
56%
56%
Male
44%
44%
Marine Biologist - Related Salaries
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