How much does a Lab Technician earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Lab Technician in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 30,031 to GBP 32,376 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,194 job listings

Salary Guide

Lab Technician Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 1,194 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£30,031 - £32,376

Median salary

£30,031 - £32,376

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£22k

25th percentile£27k

Median£30k

75th percentile£32k

90th percentile£37k

50% of professionals earn between £27,308 - £32,376 GBP

The median salary is £30,031

Top cities

London84 job openings

Cambridge39 job openings

Oxford26 job openings

Birmingham24 job openings

Glasgow23 job openings

Loughborough21 job openings

Kettering20 job openings

Manchester20 job openings

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Lab Technician

1,194 job openings

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The average salary for a Lab Technician in United Kingdom is GBP 30,031 - GBP 32,376 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 31,204 per year, based on 1,194 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lab Technician job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham, Glasgow. London leads with 84 job openings.

Explore 1,194 Lab Technician job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.