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Physics Technician Salary in Scotland

How much does a physics technician earn in Scotland?

Average base salary in Scotland

£25,850 per year

per year in Scotland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 per year

Physics Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Physics Technician pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for physics technicians near Scotland

Compare average physics technician pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage physics technician salaryJobs
Sandbach£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sandown£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£26,125 per yearView jobs
Seaford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£25,850 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£25,850 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about physics technician pay in Scotland

How much does a physics technician earn in Scotland?

The average salary for a physics technician in Scotland 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 Scotland a well-paid area for physics technicians?

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

Which schools and agencies hire physics technicians in Scotland?

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

How can a physics technician in Scotland increase their salary?

Physics Technicians in Scotland 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 physics technician pay in Scotland and nationally?

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

Physics Technician jobs in Scotland

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