Medicinal Chemist Salary in the UK
£31,900
per year
per month
£2,100
per month
per year
Medicinal Chemist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Medicinal Chemist is £31,900 gross per year (£2,100 net per month), which is £2,300 (+8%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Medicinal Chemist can expect an average starting salary of £16,400. The highest salaries can exceed £55,000.
A Medicinal Chemist can expect an average starting salary of £16,400. The highest salaries can exceed £55,000.
£16,400
Low
£31,900
Average salary
£55,000
High
£1,220
Low
£2,100
Average salary
£3,370
High
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Medicinal Chemist Salary Range
Among medicinal chemists, Junior Medicinal Chemists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Medicinal Chemists enjoy the highest salaries.
Medicinal Chemist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Medicinal Chemist | £43K/year | +36% |
| Junior Medicinal Chemist | £27K/year | -14% |
Medicinal Chemist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Medicinal Chemist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £16,400 gross per year. A mid career Medicinal Chemist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £30,800, while a Senior Medicinal Chemist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £43,400. Medicinal Chemists with more than 20 years of experience earn £46,700 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Medicinal Chemist
| Late Career | ▲ +46% |
| Senior | ▲ +36% |
| Average Salary | £31,900/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -49% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
48%
48%
Male
52%
52%
Medicinal Chemist - Related Salaries
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