As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lab Research Support Technician I in the United Kingdom is £26,173, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £24,213 to £28,653, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £24,213
50TH(Median)   £26,173
75TH   £28,653
Lab Research Support Technician I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Lab Research Support Technician I Salary £24,213 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Lab Research Support Technician I Salary £26,173 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Lab Research Support Technician I Salary £28,653 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Lab Research Support Technician I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Lab Research Support Technician I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Lab Research Support Technician I is about £26,173 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,181, and a weekly pay of around £503. Click the switch button below to see more details about Lab Research Support Technician I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Lab Research Support Technician Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Lab Research Support Technician I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £24,886 - £26,027, while Intermediate make £25,588 - £26,802, Senior earn £26,913 - £28,431, Specialist earn £27,098 - £28,653, Expert can reach £27,172 - £28,764 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Lab Research Support Technician I £25,676
Intermediate Level Lab Research Support Technician I £26,358
Senior Level Lab Research Support Technician I £27,876
Specialist Level Lab Research Support Technician I £28,098
Expert Level Lab Research Support Technician I £28,209
£25,676 0 yr
£26,358 < 2 yrs
£27,876 2-4 yrs
£28,098 5-8 yrs
£28,209 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 7%
Specialist Level 7%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Lab Research Support Technician I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Lab Research Support Technician I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £28,267 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £26,367, and Manchester pays around £25,088 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Lab Research Support Technician II or Lab Research Support Technician I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Lab Research Support Technician II makes more than a Lab Research Support Technician I. A Lab Research Support Technician II earns an average annual salary of £34,949. And a Lab Research Support Technician I earns an average annual salary of £26,173.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Lab Research Support Technician II
£25,533
£40,890
Lab Research Support Technician III
£30,124
£47,341
Applications Support Technician I
£18,808
£39,970
Research Technician
£18,934
£33,075

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