How much does a Lab Technician earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Lab Technician in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 29,588 to GBP 33,263 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,393 job listings

Salary Guide

Lab Technician Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 1,393 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£29,588 - £33,263

Median salary

£29,588 - £33,263

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 £27,000 - £33,263 GBP

The median salary is £29,588

Top cities

London103 job openings

Cambridge51 job openings

Birmingham34 job openings

Manchester25 job openings

Glasgow21 job openings

Oxford21 job openings

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Lab Technician

1,393 job openings

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The average salary for a Lab Technician in United Kingdom is GBP 29,588 - GBP 33,263 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 31,426 per year, based on 1,393 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lab Technician job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow. London leads with 103 job openings.

Explore 1,393 Lab Technician job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.