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Biology Technician Salary in West Midlands (county)

How much does a biology technician earn in West Midlands (county)?

Average base salary in West Midlands (county)

£26,400 per year

per year in West Midlands (county) · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 per year

Biology Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Biology Technician pay in West Midlands (county) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for biology technicians near West Midlands (county)

Compare average biology technician pay in West Midlands (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage biology technician salaryJobs
West Midlands (county) This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Midlands£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£26,125 per yearView jobs
Westbury£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Biology Technician get paid in West Midlands (county)?

Frequently asked questions about biology technician pay in West Midlands (county)

How much does a biology technician earn in West Midlands (county)?

The average salary for a biology technician in West Midlands (county) is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is West Midlands (county) a well-paid area for biology technicians?

West Midlands (county) tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for biology technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire biology technicians in West Midlands (county)?

Live biology technician openings in West Midlands (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a biology technician in West Midlands (county) increase their salary?

Biology Technicians in West Midlands (county) typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between biology technician pay in West Midlands (county) and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In West Midlands (county) it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

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