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Laboratory Technician Salary in Glasgow

How much does a laboratory technician earn in Glasgow?

Average base salary in Glasgow

£27,225 per year

per year in Glasgow · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,780 per year£27,225 per year£34,650 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 Glasgow is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for laboratory technicians near Glasgow

Compare average laboratory technician pay in Glasgow and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage laboratory technician salaryJobs
Glasgow This location£27,225 per yearView jobs
Edinburgh£27,225 per yearView jobs
Paisley£26,125 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£26,125 per yearView jobs
Hamilton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Stirling£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about laboratory technician pay in Glasgow

How much does a laboratory technician earn in Glasgow?

The average salary for a laboratory technician in Glasgow is £27,225 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £34,650 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Glasgow a well-paid area for laboratory technicians?

Glasgow tends to sit around 1% 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 Glasgow?

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

How can a laboratory technician in Glasgow increase their salary?

Laboratory Technicians in Glasgow 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 Glasgow and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Glasgow it's £27,225 per year — a discount of £275 per year versus the UK average.

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