As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Clinical Laboratory Technician in the United Kingdom is £32,942, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,726 to £37,379, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £29,726
50TH(Median)   £32,942
75TH   £37,379
Clinical Laboratory Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Clinical Laboratory Technician Salary £29,726 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Clinical Laboratory Technician Salary £32,942 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Clinical Laboratory Technician Salary £37,379 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Clinical Laboratory Technician Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Clinical Laboratory Technician salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Clinical Laboratory Technician is about £32,942 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,745, and a weekly pay of around £633. Click the switch button below to see more details about Clinical Laboratory Technician hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Clinical Laboratory Technicians Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Clinical Laboratory Technician's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £31,502 - £33,406, while Intermediate make £32,126 - £34,266, Senior earn £32,606 - £34,929, Specialist earn £32,702 - £35,127, Expert can reach £32,846 - £35,260 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Technician £32,702
Intermediate Level Clinical Laboratory Technician £33,406
Senior Level Clinical Laboratory Technician £34,068
Specialist Level Clinical Laboratory Technician £34,266
Expert Level Clinical Laboratory Technician £34,399
£32,702 0 yr
£33,406 < 2 yrs
£34,068 2-4 yrs
£34,266 5-8 yrs
£34,399 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Clinical Laboratory Technician?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Clinical Laboratory Technician are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £35,577 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £33,187, and Manchester pays around £31,576 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Clinical Laboratory Manager or Clinical Laboratory Technician?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Clinical Laboratory Manager makes more than a Clinical Laboratory Technician. A Clinical Laboratory Manager earns an average annual salary of £61,862. And a Clinical Laboratory Technician earns an average annual salary of £32,942.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Clinical Laboratory Manager
£43,870
£81,079
Laboratory Manager
£44,455
£82,165
Laboratory Assistant II
£25,601
£40,999
Laboratory Assistant I
£18,982
£31,492
Laboratory Assistant III
£29,993
£47,136

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