Laboratory Technician Salary in South West England

The average salary for a laboratory technician in South West England is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

South West England tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for laboratory technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

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

Laboratory Technicians in South West England 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 South West England it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.