As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Laboratory Assistant in the United Kingdom is £36,300, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,800 to £40,200, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,800
50TH(Median)   £36,300
75TH   £40,200
Entry Laboratory Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Entry Laboratory Assistant Salary £32,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Laboratory Assistant Salary £36,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Laboratory Assistant Salary £40,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Entry Laboratory Assistant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Entry Laboratory Assistant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Entry Laboratory Assistant is about £36,300 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £3,025, and a weekly pay of around £698. Click the switch button below to see more details about Entry Laboratory Assistant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Entry Laboratory Assistants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Entry Laboratory Assistant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,315 - £36,300, while Intermediate make £35,151 - £37,173, Senior earn £36,591 - £38,861, Specialist earn £36,707 - £38,978, Expert can reach £36,882 - £39,152 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Entry Laboratory Assistant £35,673
Intermediate Level Entry Laboratory Assistant £36,416
Senior Level Entry Laboratory Assistant £38,046
Specialist Level Entry Laboratory Assistant £38,221
Expert Level Entry Laboratory Assistant £38,337
£35,673 0 yr
£36,416 < 2 yrs
£38,046 2-4 yrs
£38,221 5-8 yrs
£38,337 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Entry Laboratory Assistant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Entry Laboratory Assistant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £39,204 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £36,570, and Manchester pays around £34,795 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Laboratory Assistant I or Entry Laboratory Assistant?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Laboratory Assistant I makes less than an Entry Laboratory Assistant. An Laboratory Assistant I earns an average annual salary of £25,518. And an Entry Laboratory Assistant earns an average annual salary of £36,300.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Laboratory Assistant I
£18,982
£31,492
Laboratory Assistant II
£25,601
£40,999
Laboratory Assistant III
£29,993
£47,136
Intermediate Laboratory Assistant
£25,713
£41,178

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