- Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
- Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.
- Examine
Microbiologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Microbiologists study micro-organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae.
Microbiologists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Microbiologist 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.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
| Average salary |
| 46,908 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Microbiologist
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47,935 GBP
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42,230 GBP
Average salary for part-time Microbiologist
Average salary for full-time Microbiologist
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24,432 GBP
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Salary over time for Microbiologist
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43,448 GBP
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44,227 GBP
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45,513 GBP
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46,789 GBP
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Future outlook for Microbiologists
Very good outlook
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Microbiologist - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Microbiologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Microbiologist interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
