Is laboratory technician pay in City of London higher than the UK average?

Yes — laboratory technician pay in City of London runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which nearby cities pay laboratory technicians more than City of London?

Use the "Highest paying cities near City of London" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · City of London

Laboratory Technician Salary in City of London

How much does a laboratory technician earn in City of London?

Average base salary in City of London

£32,450 per year

per year in City of London · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£25,960 per year£32,450 per year£41,300 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 City of London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for laboratory technicians near City of London

Compare average laboratory technician pay in City of London and neighbouring areas.

City	Average laboratory technician salary	Jobs
City of London This location	£32,450 per year	View jobs
Chorley	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Christchurch	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Cirencester	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Clackmannanshire	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Clacton-on-Sea	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Clevedon	£26,125 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Laboratory Technician get paid in City of London?

Academy Trustee in City of London

Average

£33,630 per year

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Access Arrangements Assessor in City of London

Average

£33,630 per year

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Access Arrangements Coordinator in City of London

Average

£59,000 per year

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Accounts Assistant in City of London

Average

£33,630 per year

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Activities Coordinator in City of London

Average

£59,000 per year

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Admin Assistant in City of London

Average

£32,450 per year

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Frequently asked questions about laboratory technician pay in City of London

How much does a laboratory technician earn in City of London?

The average salary for a laboratory technician in City of London is £32,450 per year, typically ranging from £25,960 per year to £41,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is City of London a well-paid area for laboratory technicians?

City of London pays laboratory technicians around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire laboratory technicians in City of London?

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

How can a laboratory technician in City of London increase their salary?

Laboratory Technicians in City of London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between laboratory technician pay in City of London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In City of London it's £32,450 per year — a premium of £4,950 per year versus the UK average.

Laboratory Technician jobs in City of London

Live laboratory technician vacancies in City of London from schools, trusts and agencies.

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