How Much Does an Entry Laboratory Assistant Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

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.

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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

£32,800

Average £36,300/year

£40,200

£2,733

Average £3,025/month

£3,350

£631

Average £698/week

£773

£16

Average £17/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£40,200	£3,350	£773	£19
Average	£36,300	£3,025	£698	£17
25th Percentile	£32,800	£2,733	£631	£16

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

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

Skills to Boost an Entry Laboratory Assistant Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Entry Laboratory Assistant. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong Quality Assurance skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Data Collection can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

Quality Assurance

Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.

Data Collection

Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Entry Laboratory Assistant field include Analysis (7%), Quality Assurance (2%), Data Collection (2%), and Patient Care (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£38,841	Analysis £38,841	7%
Quality Assurance	£37,026	Quality Assurance £37,026	2%
Data Collection	£37,026	Data Collection £37,026	2%
Patient Care	£37,026	Patient Care £37,026	2%

Analysis

6.83%

Quality Assurance

0.39%

Data Collection

0.96%

Patient Care

1.99%

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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