Results of the 2019 Pay and Reward Survey

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Salaries have increased in line with inflation, and while the gender pay gap persists, it is at its lowest-ever level

The latest Pay and Reward Survey from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has been published, recording the working environment of over 6000 chemists. The survey finds that the median salary of RSC members continues to increase in line with inflation, though salaries still lag behind the heights seen 10–15 years ago. The gender pay gap persists, but is at its smallest since gender data started being recorded in 1980.