As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientist II - Biotech in Edinburgh, UK is £48,761, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £44,626 to £54,110, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £44,626
50TH(Median)   £48,761
75TH   £54,110
Scientist II - Biotech Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Scientist II - Biotech Salary £44,626 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Scientist II - Biotech Salary £48,761 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Scientist II - Biotech Salary £54,110 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 £48,761 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £4,063, and a weekly pay of around £938. 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 £45,737 - £48,144, while Intermediate make £45,922 - £48,329, Senior earn £46,724 - £49,160, Specialist earn £48,761 - £51,795, Expert can reach £49,559 - £52,673 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Scientist II - Biotech £47,403
Intermediate Level Scientist II - Biotech £47,527
Senior Level Scientist II - Biotech £48,329
Specialist Level Scientist II - Biotech £50,757
Expert Level Scientist II - Biotech £51,555
£47,403 0 yr
£47,527 < 2 yrs
£48,329 2-4 yrs
£50,757 5-8 yrs
£51,555 > 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 £46,267. And a Scientist II - Biotech earns an average annual salary of £47,899.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Scientist I - Biotech Edinburgh, UK
£37,187
£55,618
Biotech Research Scientist I Edinburgh, UK
£37,349
£55,861
Life Sciences Research Scientist I Edinburgh, UK
£37,087
£55,470

Scientist II - Biotech Job Openings in Edinburgh, UK

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