As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientist II - Biotech in the United Kingdom is £47,899, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,837 to £53,153, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £43,837
50TH(Median)   £47,899
75TH   £53,153
Scientist II - Biotech Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Scientist II - Biotech Salary £43,837 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Scientist II - Biotech Salary £47,899 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Scientist II - Biotech Salary £53,153 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Scientist II - Biotech Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Scientist II - Biotech salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Scientist II - Biotech is about £47,899 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £3,992, and a weekly pay of around £921. Click the switch button below to see more details about Scientist II - Biotech hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Scientist II - Biotechs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Scientist II - Biotech's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,928 - £47,293, while Intermediate make £45,110 - £47,475, Senior earn £45,898 - £48,291, Specialist earn £47,899 - £50,879, Expert can reach £48,683 - £51,741 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Scientist II - Biotech £46,565
Intermediate Level Scientist II - Biotech £46,686
Senior Level Scientist II - Biotech £47,475
Specialist Level Scientist II - Biotech £49,859
Expert Level Scientist II - Biotech £50,644
£46,565 0 yr
£46,686 < 2 yrs
£47,475 2-4 yrs
£49,859 5-8 yrs
£50,644 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Scientist II - Biotech?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Scientist II - Biotech are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £51,731 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £48,255, and Manchester pays around £45,914 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Scientist I - Biotech or Scientist II - Biotech?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Scientist I - Biotech makes less than a Scientist II - Biotech. A Scientist I - Biotech earns an average annual salary of £45,449. And a Scientist II - Biotech earns an average annual salary of £47,899.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Scientist I - Biotech
£36,529
£54,635
Biotech Research Scientist I
£36,688
£54,873
Life Sciences Research Scientist I
£36,432
£54,489

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