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Science Technician Salary in Wakefield

How much does a science technician earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£26,125 per year

per year in Wakefield · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for science technicians near Wakefield

Compare average science technician pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage science technician salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£26,125 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wales£25,850 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Science Technician get paid in Wakefield?

Frequently asked questions about science technician pay in Wakefield

How much does a science technician earn in Wakefield?

The average salary for a science technician in Wakefield is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Wakefield a well-paid area for science technicians?

Wakefield tends to sit around 5% 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 Wakefield?

There are currently 1 live science technician opening in Wakefield on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a science technician in Wakefield increase their salary?

Science Technicians in Wakefield 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 Wakefield and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Wakefield it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

Science Technician jobs in Wakefield

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