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Laboratory technicians salary in United Kingdom

The median laboratory technicians salary is £28,210 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£22,284
Median (p50)
£28,210
Top (p90)
Sample size
53,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£22,284
p25£24,975
Median£28,210
p75£34,028
Top (p90)
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Laboratory technicians salary by region

South West£32,527
North West£28,552

Pay trend

Up 7.4% from 2023 to 2025.

£26,2592023
£27,0482024
£28,2102025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Laboratory technicians salary FAQs

What is the average Laboratory technicians salary in United Kingdom?

The median Laboratory technicians salary in United Kingdom is £28,210 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of laboratory technicianss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Laboratory technicians salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - South West is among the highest at £32,527, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Laboratory technicians salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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