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Laboratory Technician Salary in Southampton

How much does a laboratory technician earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£26,400 per year

per year in Southampton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for laboratory technicians near Southampton

Compare average laboratory technician pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage laboratory technician salaryJobs
Southwark£32,450 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
South West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Shields£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about laboratory technician pay in Southampton

How much does a laboratory technician earn in Southampton?

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

Is Southampton a well-paid area for laboratory technicians?

Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton?

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

How can a laboratory technician in Southampton increase their salary?

Laboratory Technicians in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Southampton it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Laboratory Technician jobs in Southampton

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