Agronomist Salary
£44,384
Job profile for a Agronomist
Agronomists are responsible for the successful growing of crops by choosing the best crop and using the correct harvesting techniques to ensure the best quality. Aspects such as the choice of crop and cultivar, preparation of the soil, planting of the crops, irrigation, protection of the harvests and the harvesting and grading of all agricultural crops are studied by the agronomist. The aim is to effectively manipulate the interaction between plant and environment through the use of correct management practices. The working conditions of the agronomist are diverse and includes work outside in the field, laboratory and office work. Fields of specializations are chemical weed science, irrigation, fertilisation, crop physiology and crop management.
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Agronomist Salary Comparison
In 2008, the average salary for this job was £45,000.The average salary in 2009 was £27,167, based on 3 respondents (a difference of -40% from the 2008 figure.
The average salary in 2010 was £69,667, based on 3 respondents (a difference of 156% from the 2009 figure.
The average salary in 2011 was £36,000, based on 3 respondents (a difference of -48% from the 2010 figure.
The average salary in 2012 was £31,000, based on 2 respondents (a difference of -14% from the 2011 figure.
The median salary for a Agronomist based on all salary survey responses is: £31,000
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About the Salary Survey Data in this survey is based on over 368,000 individual salary records. The date period for which job information was gathered varies, but is usually between 2008 - 2012. For precise date related information, custom reports may be ordered with greater granularity. Working 8 hours a day, 250 days of the year, the data suggests the hourly rate for Agronomist is £22.19.
Agronomist Salary By UK Region
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With regard to age and impact on salary for a Agronomist, a statistical average weighting (that is based on how salary varies by age and not for a specific job which may vary considerably) suggests these figures: £33,288 for a worker in their 20s, £43,497 (30s), £51,486 (40s) and £51,486 (50s).
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