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Asked by anon-346944 on 18 Jan 2023.
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Ray Evans answered on 18 Jan 2023:
Many factors in each case determines the cost of the entire job. Suffice to say, overall, working in my area of forensics pays for a modest lifestyle.
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Lorna Nisbet answered on 18 Jan 2023:
This depends on what position you hold. The more experienced you are the more you will be paid. The skill set of the individuals will also alter the amount paid, for example digital forensics staff will be paid more than those carrying out routine laboratory work. University pays are typically available on the internet as publically available information.
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Lorna Dawson answered on 18 Jan 2023:
You didn’t do our job for the money. Pays enough to live a reasonable lifestyle (but not expensive cars or holidays) but in general people do it for the fact it matters and our work can really make a difference.
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Sue Black answered on 20 Jan 2023:
No more than a normal academic in a University position. You don’t come into this line of work to get rich.
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Katy Bruce answered on 20 Jan 2023:
Until very recently, I wasn’t paid anything as I’m a self-funded student! However, my fantastic supervisor managed to secure some researcher funding for me a few months ago, so now I get a monthly stipend payment. I do teach on some of the degree programme modules too and I think that’s about £18 an hour. If you’re lucky enough to secure a funded PhD position, your fees are paid and you also receive a tax-free stipend to live on. If you want to know how much that is, have a look on the research councils’ websites. As to how much forensic scientists are earning, I couldn’t tell you, but I’m sure you can find that sort of information on the internet. As Lorna and Sue have said though, people who work in forensics don’t do it for the fame or the fortune, but the job satisfaction!
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