Lab Technician Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 8 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£22K - £29K/yr
Average Base Pay

1,610 salaries

£22K

Low

£26K

Average

£32K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£1,247Range£482 - £3,229
The average salary for Lab Technician is £26,281 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Lab Technician in the United Kingdom is £1,247, with a range from £482 - £3,229. Salaries estimates are based on 1610 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lab Technician employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£26,281 /yr
Lab Technician
£26,959 /yr
Senior Lab Technician
£26,753 /yr
Lab Technician IV
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Job TitleSalary
Lab Technician£26,281 /yr
Senior Lab Technician£26,959 /yr
Lab Technician IV£26,753 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Lab Technician?

in United Kingdom

£26,281 /yr
Lab Technician
£26,959 /yr
Senior Lab Technician
£26,753 /yr
Lab Technician IV
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Lab Technician?

Job TitleSalary
Lab Technician£26,281 /yr
Senior Lab Technician£26,959 /yr
Lab Technician IV£26,753 /yr

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ALS
3.2

ALS

Lab Technician

£21,324

 /yr
Range: £17K - £25K
63 salaries
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£17K

£25K

£17,160 - £24,724 Range

Specsavers
3.5

Specsavers

Lab Technician

£21,024

 /yr
Range: £15K - £25K
45 salaries
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£15K

£25K

£14,500 - £25,324 Range

Novogene
3.3

Novogene

Lab Technician

£26,327

 /yr
Range: £22K - £33K
43 salaries
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£22K

£33K

£22,000 - £32,941 Range

UK Biocentre
3.1

UK Biocentre

Lab Technician

£30,674

 /yr
Range: £21K - £37K
41 salaries
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£21K

£37K

£21,065 - £37,443 Range

NHS
3.7

NHS

Lab Technician

£24,140

 /yr
Range: £20K - £34K
30 salaries
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£20K

£34K

£20,170 - £33,931 Range

Eurofins Scientific
3.2

Eurofins Scientific

Lab Technician

£20,603

 /yr
Range: £19K - £27K
29 salaries
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£19K

£27K

£18,643 - £26,930 Range

Binding Site
3.5

Binding Site

Lab Technician

£24,779

 /yr
Range: £23K - £29K
26 salaries
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£23K

£29K

£23,304 - £28,633 Range

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Intertek
3.2

Intertek

Lab Technician

£24,873

 /yr
Range: £20K - £36K
22 salaries
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£20K

£36K

£20,383 - £35,890 Range

LumiraDx
2

LumiraDx

Lab Technician

£30,783

 /yr
Range: £25K - £43K
18 salaries
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£25K

£43K

£25,082 - £43,453 Range

Randox Laboratories
2.5

Randox Laboratories

Lab Technician

£27,260

 /yr
Range: £20K - £445K
18 salaries
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£20K

£445K

£20,234 - £444,636 Range

Prenetics
3.5

Prenetics

Lab Technician

£27,269

 /yr
Range: £25K - £36K
17 salaries
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£25K

£36K

£25,136 - £36,194 Range

LGC
3.4

LGC

Lab Technician

£24,692

 /yr
Range: £18K - £30K
16 salaries
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£18K

£30K

£18,464 - £29,954 Range

Thermo Fisher Scientific
3.6

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lab Technician

£26,303

 /yr
Range: £19K - £229K
16 salaries
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£19K

£229K

£19,230 - £229,483 Range

Element Materials Technology
3.1

Element Materials Technology

Lab Technician

£20,963

 /yr
Range: £19K - £25K
16 salaries
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£19K

£25K

£19,248 - £24,514 Range

NHS England
3.7

NHS England

Lab Technician

£22,667

 /yr
Range: £18K - £39K
15 salaries
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£18K

£39K

£18,426 - £38,996 Range

Labcorp
3.6

Labcorp

Lab Technician

£21,850

 /yr
Range: £17K - £34K
15 salaries
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£17K

£34K

£17,369 - £33,963 Range

Avantor
3.4

Avantor

Lab Technician

£26,031

 /yr
Range: £20K - £28K
15 salaries
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£20K

£28K

£20,000 - £27,668 Range

UK Biocentre
3.1

UK Biocentre

Lab Technician - Hourly Contractor

£15

 /hr
Range: £14 - £16
15 salaries
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£14

£16

£14 - £16 Range

NHS
3.7

NHS

Lab Technician

£22,022

 /yr
Range: £13K - £35K
13 salaries
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£13K

£35K

£12,703 - £34,886 Range

University College London
4.2

University College London

Lab Technician

£33,049

 /yr
Range: £24K - £43K
12 salaries
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£24K

£43K

£23,857 - £42,713 Range

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Lab Technician Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Lab Technician salaries - 63 salaries reported£21,324/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 45 salaries reported£21,024/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 43 salaries reported£26,327/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 41 salaries reported£30,674/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 30 salaries reported£24,140/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 29 salaries reported£20,603/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 26 salaries reported£24,779/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 22 salaries reported£24,873/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 18 salaries reported£30,783/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 18 salaries reported£27,260/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 17 salaries reported£27,269/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 16 salaries reported£24,692/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 16 salaries reported£26,303/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 16 salaries reported£20,963/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 15 salaries reported£22,667/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 15 salaries reported£21,850/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 15 salaries reported£26,031/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 15 salaries reported£15/hr
Lab Technician salaries - 13 salaries reported£22,022/yr
Lab Technician salaries - 12 salaries reported£33,049/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Lab Technician salaries

The average salary for a Lab Technician is £26,281 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 1610 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Lab Technician employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Lab Technician in United Kingdom is £32,269 per year.

The lowest salary for a Lab Technician in United Kingdom is £22,062 per year.

Working as a laboratory technician allows one to perform challenging and impactful work with intelligent co-workers. They usually progress into roles like senior technician, or laboratory manager, where their earning potential increases. Larger organisations tend to pay more than smaller ones, and they may offer more technician jobs. Laboratory technicians can also improve their earnings by returning to school for a postgraduate degree, and moving into a scientific research position.

Although most employers require a bachelor's degree in laboratory science, a postgraduate degree in laboratory science or a related field is also highly recommended to further enhance your skills and knowledge and make you more competitive in the job market. Specialising in an in-demand field, such as clinical laboratory sciences, medical laboratory technology, or laboratory medicine, can also accelerate your employment opportunities and lead to positions with a higher salary.

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) offers certifications in areas such as microbiology, histology, and transfusion science. Additional training to develop essential skills such as data analysis, quality control, and safety compliance will also enhance your employability and potentially increase your pay.

Knowing what employers might ask in a lab technician job interview can increase your chances of landing your ideal position. Once you've found a lab technician job that suits you, it's time to negotiate your salary. Companies will expect you to justify your request, so prepare evidence of how your skills benefitted previous employers to make your case convincing. For example, you could outline cost savings from changes you made to inventory management systems. The same applies if you’re looking for a pay rise in your current position. Highlight how you have taken on extra responsibilities and helped things run smoother for the laboratory, or how you've been an excellent team player.

Consider also asking for perks such as enhanced health insurance or extra paid holidays as these too can significantly boost your budget.

About 53.58% of Lab Technician professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £1,247 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Lab Technician in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Lab Technician professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £19,089 and £40,782 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £26,281 following the average career path of a Lab Technician.

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