Occupation 2111 · Professional occupations
Chemical scientists analyse and research physical aspects of chemical structure and change within substances and develop chemical techniques used in the manufacture or modification of natural substances and processed products.
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ level III, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to gain professional qualifications.
Analytical chemist · Chemist · Development chemist · Industrial chemist · Laboratory analyst · Research scientist (chemical)
| Measure | Hours | Basis | Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 21,300.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 22,500.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 23,700.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 1,400.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 1,300.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 25,100.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 1,200.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
ONS does not publish occupational pay below region. Cells the survey could not support are shown as withheld, with its reason — adding a region split to a specific occupation leaves roughly a tenth of cells publishable.
| Region | Measure | Hours | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 1,500.00 | 2026-03 |
| East Midlands | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 500.00 | 2026-03 |
| London | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 2,400.00 | 2026-03 |
| North East | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 2,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| North West | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 5,900.00 | 2026-03 |
| Northern Ireland | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 1,400.00 | 2026-03 |
| Scotland | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 1,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| South East | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 5,700.00 | 2026-03 |
| South West | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 1,500.00 | 2026-03 |
| Wales | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 1,200.00 | 2026-03 |
| West Midlands | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 600.00 | 2026-03 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 2111 : Chemical scientists | None | 1,100.00 | 2026-03 |
ONS publishes regional pay for this occupation where the survey sample supports it — 12 of 12 cells on this page. The rest are withheld by ONS, and are shown as withheld with the reason, rather than left out.
The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, published by the Office for National Statistics. Figures are shown exactly as ONS publishes them — we do not adjust, model or fill them in, and every number on this page carries the series and period it came from.
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