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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Laboratory Assistant I in the United Kingdom is £36,249, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,785 to £40,190, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £32,785

50TH(Median) £36,249

75TH £40,190

Laboratory Assistant I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	£32,785	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	£36,249	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	£40,190	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Laboratory Assistant I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£32,785

Average £36,249/year

£40,190

£2,732

Average £3,021/month

£3,349

£630

Average £697/week

£773

£16

Average £17/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£40,190	£3,349	£773	£19
Average	£36,249	£3,021	£697	£17
25th Percentile	£32,785	£2,732	£630	£16

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Laboratory Assistant I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Laboratory Assistant I is about £36,249 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £3,021, and a weekly pay of around £697. Click the switch button below to see more details about Laboratory Assistant I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Laboratory Assistant Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Laboratory Assistant I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,284 - £36,249, while Intermediate make £35,112 - £37,131, Senior earn £36,543 - £38,837, Specialist earn £36,661 - £38,955, Expert can reach £36,837 - £39,131 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Assistant I	£35,629
Intermediate Level Laboratory Assistant I	£36,367
Senior Level Laboratory Assistant I	£38,014
Specialist Level Laboratory Assistant I	£38,190
Expert Level Laboratory Assistant I	£38,308

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 Laboratory Assistant I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Laboratory Assistant I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £39,149 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £36,518, and Manchester pays around £34,746 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Laboratory Assistant II makes less than a Laboratory Assistant I. A Laboratory Assistant II earns an average annual salary of £35,042. And a Laboratory Assistant I earns an average annual salary of £36,249.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Laboratory Assistant II	£25,601 £40,999
Laboratory Assistant III	£29,993 £47,136
Intermediate Laboratory Assistant	£25,713 £41,178
Entry Laboratory Assistant	£18,894 £31,347

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