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Lab Technician Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 1,397 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£29,850 - £33,427
Median salary
£29,850 - £33,427
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£22k
25th percentile£27k
Median£30k
75th percentile£33k
90th percentile£38k

50% of professionals earn between £27,080 - £33,427 GBP

The median salary is £29,850

Top cities

London105 job openings
Cambridge55 job openings
Birmingham30 job openings
Manchester30 job openings
Edinburgh29 job openings
Kettering22 job openings

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Lab Technician

1,397 job openings

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The average salary for a Lab Technician in United Kingdom is GBP 29,850 - GBP 33,427 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 31,639 per year, based on 1,397 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lab Technician job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh. London leads with 105 job openings.

Explore 1,397 Lab Technician job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.