Climate scientist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.

  • Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.  
  • Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.  
  • Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or
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Climate scientists typically work around 37 to 42 hours per week.

As a Climate scientist you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
38,029 GBP *
per year
27,000 GBP
55,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Climate scientist

  • 38,466 GBP
  • 36,688 GBP
Average salary for part-time Climate scientist
Average salary for full-time Climate scientist

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  • 27,478 GBP
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Salary over time for Climate scientist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 33,271 GBP
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Future outlook for Climate scientists

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Very good outlook
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Balanced outlook
-1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
24% chance of automation in the future

Climate scientist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Climate scientist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 79% of people in this role have a Master's degree
  • 7% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 4% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate

You'll need:

  • maths knowledge
  • knowledge of geography
  • knowledge of physics
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • science skills
  • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
  • the ability to work well with others
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

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Environmental Management

Things to highlight for your Climate scientist interview

Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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