We’re immersed in the Science world day in, day out. Speaking with candidates, hiring teams, start-ups, scale-ups and established organisations gives us a clear picture of how salaries vary — and why they shift between businesses.

Salary ranges are shaped by several factors, including:

• demand for the skill set
• the level of responsibility
• the size and stage of the business
• funding position for start-ups and scale-ups
• lab-based responsibilities vs strategy or leadership
• whether the role is on-site, hybrid or off-site
• the wider benefits package

Because job titles vary so much across the industry, we look beyond the title itself and focus on the scope and expectations of the role.

Each guide provides:

• salary benchmarks within Bioscience across the London, Cambridge and Oxford region
• salary benchmarks within Biotech across the London, Cambridge and Oxford region
• salary benchmarks within Material Science — including Engineering, Chemistry, and regional benchmarks for London, Cambridge and Oxford
• insight into how ADLIB benchmarks salaries
• tips for employers on what to consider when assigning a salary
• salary ranges based on job title and years of experience

Whether you’re building your first team or growing at pace, these guides offer a practical starting point.