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Chemistry Technician Salary in Southampton

How much does a chemistry technician earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£26,400 per year

per year in Southampton · NJC support staff scale

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

Chemistry Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Chemistry Technician pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chemistry technicians near Southampton

Compare average chemistry technician pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chemistry technician salaryJobs
Southwark£32,450 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
South West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Shields£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Chemistry Technician get paid in Southampton?

Frequently asked questions about chemistry technician pay in Southampton

How much does a chemistry technician earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a chemistry technician in Southampton 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 Southampton a well-paid area for chemistry technicians?

Southampton tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for chemistry technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire chemistry technicians in Southampton?

Live chemistry technician openings in Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a chemistry technician in Southampton increase their salary?

Chemistry Technicians in Southampton 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 chemistry technician pay in Southampton and nationally?

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

Chemistry Technician jobs in Southampton

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