Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a laboratory technician earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£27,225 per year
per year in Edinburgh · NJC support staff scale
Laboratory Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Laboratory Technician pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average laboratory technician pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
Access Arrangements Assessor in Edinburgh
Average
£28,215 per year
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Average
£49,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a laboratory technician in Edinburgh is £27,225 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £34,650 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for laboratory technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live laboratory technician openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Laboratory Technicians in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £27,225 per year — a discount of £275 per year versus the UK average.
Live laboratory technician vacancies in Edinburgh from schools, trusts and agencies.
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