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Laboratory Technician Salary in Swansea

How much does a laboratory technician earn in Swansea?

Average base salary in Swansea

£25,850 per year

per year in Swansea · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 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 Swansea is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for laboratory technicians near Swansea

Compare average laboratory technician pay in Swansea and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage laboratory technician salaryJobs
Sutton-in-Ashfield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Swadlincote£26,125 per yearView jobs
Swanage£26,125 per yearView jobs
Swindon£26,125 per yearView jobs
Tadley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Tamworth£26,125 per yearView jobs
Swansea This location£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about laboratory technician pay in Swansea

How much does a laboratory technician earn in Swansea?

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

Is Swansea a well-paid area for laboratory technicians?

Swansea tends to sit around 6% 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 Swansea?

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

How can a laboratory technician in Swansea increase their salary?

Laboratory Technicians in Swansea 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 Swansea and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Swansea it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.

Laboratory Technician jobs in Swansea

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