Salary guide · Kent
How much does a lab technician earn in Kent?
Average base salary in Kent
£26,125 per year
per year in Kent · NJC support staff scale
Lab Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Lab Technician pay in Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average lab technician pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a lab technician in Kent is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kent tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for lab technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Lab Technicians in Kent 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.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Kent it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
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