• Question: do you get paid a lot for being a scientic

    Asked by molliestephenxo to Alexandra, Dean, Jess, Luisa, Sian on 22 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Sian Foch-Gatrell

      Sian Foch-Gatrell answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      Some people do, depends how high up you go!

    • Photo: Luisa Ostertag

      Luisa Ostertag answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      I am still a PhD student so I am living on a studentship, which is okay but it’s not very impressive.

    • Photo: Dean Whittaker

      Dean Whittaker answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      I earn a little above the national average wage at the moment (but I’ve only just started). Science in general doesn’t pay fantastically but it isn’t bad either – especially if you’re very good.

    • Photo: Jessica Housden

      Jessica Housden answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      I’m paid fairly well for my age; I’ve only been working for 4 years and I’ve had some pretty good holidays which is what matters to me.

      Like anything, it’s how much you put in; but good scientists will be paid quite well (similar to politicians anyway!).

    • Photo: Alexandra Kamins

      Alexandra Kamins answered on 22 Jun 2010:

      I have a student’s stipend that covers my expenses. It ranges for other scientists, totally depending on where and with whom you work!

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