Laboratory Technician Salary in Scottish Borders

The average salary for a laboratory technician in Scottish Borders is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for laboratory technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

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

Laboratory Technicians in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.