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Lab Technician Salary in Perth

How much does a lab technician earn in Perth?

Average base salary in Perth

£26,125 per year

per year in Perth · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 per year

Lab Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Lab Technician pay in Perth is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for lab technicians near Perth

Compare average lab technician pay in Perth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage lab technician salaryJobs
Perth This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Pembroke Dock£26,125 per yearView jobs
Pembrokeshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
Penarth£26,125 per yearView jobs
Perth and Kinross£26,125 per yearView jobs
Peterborough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Peterhead£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about lab technician pay in Perth

How much does a lab technician earn in Perth?

The average salary for a lab technician in Perth is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Perth a well-paid area for lab technicians?

Perth tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for lab technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire lab technicians in Perth?

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

How can a lab technician in Perth increase their salary?

Lab Technicians in Perth 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 lab technician pay in Perth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Perth it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

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