Technician Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 30 Nov 2023
Base Pay Range
£25K - £37K/yr
Average Base Pay

5,101 salaries

£26K

Low

£32K

Average

£41K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£2,007Range£908 - £4,435
The average salary for Technician is £32,445 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Technician in the United Kingdom is £2,007, with a range from £908 - £4,435. Salaries estimates are based on 5101 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technician employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£32,445 /yr
Technician
£37,027 /yr
Senior Technician
£33,485 /yr
Technician IV
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Job TitleSalary
Technician£32,445 /yr
Senior Technician£37,027 /yr
Technician IV£33,485 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Technician?

in United Kingdom

£32,445 /yr
Technician
£37,027 /yr
Senior Technician
£33,485 /yr
Technician IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the salary trajectory for a Technician?

Job TitleSalary
Technician£32,445 /yr
Senior Technician£37,027 /yr
Technician IV£33,485 /yr

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Network Rail
3.7

Network Rail

Technician

£36,239

 /yr
Range: £23K - £54K
124 salaries
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£23K

£54K

£22,882 - £54,134 Range

Autoskills
3

Autoskills

Technician

£32,570

 /yr
Range: £27K - £45K
55 salaries
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£27K

£45K

£26,843 - £44,738 Range

NHS
3.7

NHS

Technician

£27,073

 /yr
Range: £19K - £48K
48 salaries
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£19K

£48K

£19,470 - £48,149 Range

Perfect Placement
4.3

Perfect Placement

Technician

£34,001

 /yr
Range: £26K - £43K
45 salaries
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£26K

£43K

£26,280 - £42,770 Range

Western Power Distribution
2.8

Western Power Distribution

Technician

£49,468

 /yr
Range: £39K - £55K
44 salaries
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£39K

£55K

£38,779 - £54,764 Range

Jardine Motors Group
4.3

Jardine Motors Group

Technician

£35,791

 /yr
Range: £27K - £43K
40 salaries
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£27K

£43K

£27,314 - £42,994 Range

Rentokil Initial
3.8

Rentokil Initial

Technician

£25,870

 /yr
Range: £20K - £33K
39 salaries
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£20K

£33K

£19,971 - £32,625 Range

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National Windscreens
2.9

National Windscreens

Technician

£28,633

 /yr
Range: £26K - £30K
36 salaries
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£26K

£30K

£26,247 - £29,826 Range

Sytner Group
4

Sytner Group

Technician

£33,944

 /yr
Range: £23K - £46K
34 salaries
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£23K

£46K

£22,721 - £46,179 Range

Arnold Clark
3.3

Arnold Clark

Technician

£28,204

 /yr
Range: £24K - £39K
32 salaries
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£24K

£39K

£24,469 - £39,003 Range

LumiraDx
2

LumiraDx

Technician

£31,263

 /yr
Range: £27K - £39K
27 salaries
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£27K

£39K

£26,655 - £39,295 Range

Apple
4.2

Apple

Technician

£30,402

 /yr
Range: £22K - £70K
26 salaries
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£22K

£70K

£22,000 - £70,380 Range

iSmash
3.5

iSmash

Technician

£25,054

 /yr
Range: £20K - £31K
23 salaries
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£20K

£31K

£20,166 - £30,642 Range

Baywater Healthcare
2.5

Baywater Healthcare

Technician

£26,141

 /yr
Range: £22K - £35K
23 salaries
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£22K

£35K

£22,255 - £35,266 Range

Bio Products Laboratory
2.6

Bio Products Laboratory

Technician

£34,980

 /yr
Range: £22K - £42K
22 salaries
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£22K

£42K

£21,634 - £42,130 Range

Jaguar Land Rover
4

Jaguar Land Rover

Technician

£36,114

 /yr
Range: £21K - £54K
22 salaries
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£21K

£54K

£21,227 - £53,826 Range

Carrington West
5

Carrington West

Technician - Monthly

£3,852

 /mo
Range: £2K - £5K
22 salaries
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£2K

£5K

£2,336 - £4,630 Range

University of Glasgow
4.2

University of Glasgow

Technician

£29,382

 /yr
Range: £23K - £38K
21 salaries
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£23K

£38K

£22,685 - £37,997 Range

Autoglass
4.1

Autoglass

Technician

£28,360

 /yr
Range: £23K - £38K
20 salaries
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£23K

£38K

£22,574 - £37,702 Range

HM Revenue and Customs
3.7

HM Revenue and Customs

Technician

£39,582

 /yr
Range: £24K - £77K
20 salaries
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£24K

£77K

£24,058 - £77,077 Range

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Technician Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Technician salaries - 124 salaries reported£36,239/yr
Technician salaries - 55 salaries reported£32,570/yr
Technician salaries - 48 salaries reported£27,073/yr
Technician salaries - 45 salaries reported£34,001/yr
Technician salaries - 44 salaries reported£49,468/yr
Technician salaries - 40 salaries reported£35,791/yr
Technician salaries - 39 salaries reported£25,870/yr
Technician salaries - 36 salaries reported£28,633/yr
Technician salaries - 34 salaries reported£33,944/yr
Technician salaries - 32 salaries reported£28,204/yr
Technician salaries - 27 salaries reported£31,263/yr
Technician salaries - 26 salaries reported£30,402/yr
Technician salaries - 23 salaries reported£25,054/yr
Technician salaries - 23 salaries reported£26,141/yr
Technician salaries - 22 salaries reported£34,980/yr
Technician salaries - 22 salaries reported£36,114/yr
Technician salaries - 22 salaries reported£3,852/mo
Technician salaries - 21 salaries reported£29,382/yr
Technician salaries - 20 salaries reported£28,360/yr
Technician salaries - 20 salaries reported£39,582/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Technician salaries

The average salary for a Technician is £32,445 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 5101 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Technician employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Technician in United Kingdom is £41,441 per year.

The lowest salary for a Technician in United Kingdom is £25,944 per year.

Pay for technicians varies by subspecialty, but it is comparable to the pay for trades that require a technical background. It is generally lower than pay for positions supported by technicians like doctors or engineers. To increase their earning prospects, they may be able to move into management related roles, such as leading a project. Career path will depend on the nature of the technician's role, with some offering more room for progression than others.

You can take a big step forward in your career as a technician and continue advancing in your field by focusing on acquiring in-demand skills and qualifications. Completing your vocational training or bachelor's degree in electronics, science, computer science, or electrical engineering gives you valuable accreditations that can lead to higher starting salaries. Professional industry certification is one of the best ways to set you apart from other technicians and employers are usually willing to pay more for this. Automotive technicians can become certified through the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Once you've applied for technician jobs, you'll want to make sure you are prepared to negotiate for a fair salary. The biggest part of salary negotiations is knowing your value based on skills, education, certifications, and technical knowledge. Work out points you want to emphasise, showcasing any measurable performance applicable to the role you are considering. Comparing the responsibilities, qualifications, and salaries of other open positions can help determine a good range. When negotiating, you can say something like, "I've done my research and based on my experience and the current market rate, I am looking for something around this amount for this role." The same will apply if you're hoping to negotiate higher pay in a current role.

About 60.80% of Technician professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £2,007 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Technician in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Technician professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £21,447 and £53,164 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £32,445 following the average career path of a Technician.

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