Occupation 2112 · Professional occupations
Biological scientists examine and investigate the morphology, structure, and physical characteristics of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases.
Entrants usually possess a degree and some roles may require a postgraduate qualification. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an HNC/NHD, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to gain professional qualifications.
Agricultural consultant · Forensic scientist · Horticulturist (professional) · Microbiologist · Pathologist
| Measure | Hours | Basis | Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2112 : Biological scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 32,600.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2112 : Biological scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 33,100.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2112 : Biological scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 36,600.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2112 : Biological scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 1,200.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2112 : Biological scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 3,500.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2112 : Biological scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 37,800.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2112 : Biological scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | — | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) Not published: Estimate is less than 500 |
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 | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 7,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| East Midlands | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 1,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| London | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 3,500.00 | 2026-03 |
| North East | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 600.00 | 2026-03 |
| North West | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 3,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| Northern Ireland | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 1,200.00 | 2026-03 |
| Scotland | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 3,500.00 | 2026-03 |
| South East | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 6,200.00 | 2026-03 |
| South West | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 6,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| Wales | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | withheld | 2026-03 |
| West Midlands | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 2,800.00 | 2026-03 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 2112 : Biological scientists | None | 2,300.00 | 2026-03 |
ONS publishes regional pay for this occupation where the survey sample supports it — 11 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.
Biochemists and biomedical scientists · Chemical scientists · Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. · Physical scientists · Social and humanities scientists