Microbiologist Salary in the UK
£24,900
per year
per month
£1,710
per month
per year
Microbiologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Microbiologist is £24,900 gross per year (£1,710 net per month), which is £4,700 (-16%) lower than the UK's national average salary.
A Microbiologist can expect an average starting salary of £14,100. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
A Microbiologist can expect an average starting salary of £14,100. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
£14,100
Low
£24,900
Average salary
£50,000
High
£1,090
Low
£1,710
Average salary
£3,130
High
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Microbiologist Salary Range
Among microbiologists, Junior Microbiologists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Microbiologists enjoy the highest salaries.
Microbiologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Microbiologist | £34K/year | +37% |
| NHS Microbiologist | £30K/year | +21% |
| Clinical Microbiologist | £29K/year | +18% |
| Medical Microbiologist | £29K/year | +16% |
| Industrial Microbiologist | £27K/year | +8% |
| Environmental Microbiologist | £25K/year | +2% |
| Food Microbiologist | £24K/year | -3% |
| Junior Microbiologist | £21K/year | -15% |
Microbiologist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Microbiologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £14,100 gross per year. A mid career Microbiologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £23,600, while a Senior Microbiologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £34,100. Microbiologists with more than 20 years of experience earn £38,400 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Microbiologist
| Late Career | ▲ +54% |
| Senior | ▲ +37% |
| Average Salary | £24,900/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -43% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
64%
64%
Male
36%
36%
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