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Laboratory Technician Salary in Birmingham

How much does a laboratory technician earn in Birmingham?

Average base salary in Birmingham

£26,950 per year

per year in Birmingham · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,560 per year£26,950 per year£34,300 per year

Laboratory Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Laboratory Technician pay in Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for laboratory technicians near Birmingham

Compare average laboratory technician pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage laboratory technician salaryJobs
Birmingham This location£26,950 per yearView jobs
Leicester£26,400 per yearView jobs
Nottingham£26,400 per yearView jobs
Wolverhampton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Coventry£26,125 per yearView jobs
Walsall£26,125 per yearView jobs
Solihull£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Laboratory Technician get paid in Birmingham?

Frequently asked questions about laboratory technician pay in Birmingham

How much does a laboratory technician earn in Birmingham?

The average salary for a laboratory technician in Birmingham is £26,950 per year, typically ranging from £21,560 per year to £34,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Birmingham a well-paid area for laboratory technicians?

Birmingham tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for laboratory technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire laboratory technicians in Birmingham?

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

How can a laboratory technician in Birmingham increase their salary?

Laboratory Technicians in Birmingham 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 laboratory technician pay in Birmingham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Birmingham it's £26,950 per year — a discount of £550 per year versus the UK average.

Laboratory Technician jobs in Birmingham

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