Laboratory technicians roles in the UK earn a median of £27,866 per year, equivalent to £14.54 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 0.9% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £23,238 to £42,201 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£27,866
as of 2025
Median Hourly Pay
£14.54
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-0.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£22,776 – £36,135
25th – 75th percentile
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Laboratory technicians carry out routine laboratory tests and checks and perform a variety of technical support functions requiring the application of established or prescribed procedures and techniques to assist scientists with their research, development, analysis and testing, and to verify the physical, chemical and other characteristics of materials and products.
Entry varies from employer to employer. Entrants usually possess a degree, although entry is also possible with A-levels, GCSEs/S grades, an appropriate BTEC/SQA award or HNC/HND. Professional qualifications, NVQs/SVQs at various levels, and apprenticeships are available in some areas of work. Good eyesight, and in some cases, normal colour vision are also required.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.