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Science Technician Salary in Leicester

How much does a science technician earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£26,400 per year

per year in Leicester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 per year

Science Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Science Technician pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for science technicians near Leicester

Compare average science technician pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage science technician salaryJobs
Leicester This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leeds£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£26,400 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leek£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leigh£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about science technician pay in Leicester

How much does a science technician earn in Leicester?

The average salary for a science technician in Leicester 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 Leicester a well-paid area for science technicians?

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

Which schools and agencies hire science technicians in Leicester?

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

How can a science technician in Leicester increase their salary?

Science Technicians in Leicester 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 science technician pay in Leicester and nationally?

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

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