How Much Does a Laboratory Assistant I Make in Edinburgh, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Laboratory Assistant I in Edinburgh, UK is £36,901, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,375 to £40,913, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £33,375

50TH(Median) £36,901

75TH £40,913

Laboratory Assistant I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	£33,375	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	£36,901	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	£40,913	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

£33,375

Average £36,901/year

£40,913

£2,781

Average £3,075/month

£3,409

£642

Average £710/week

£787

£16

Average £18/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£40,913	£3,409	£787	£20
Average	£36,901	£3,075	£710	£18
25th Percentile	£33,375	£2,781	£642	£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 £36,901 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,075, and a weekly pay of around £710. 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 £34,901 - £36,901, while Intermediate make £35,744 - £37,800, Senior earn £37,201 - £39,536, Specialist earn £37,321 - £39,656, Expert can reach £37,500 - £39,836 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Assistant I	£36,270
Intermediate Level Laboratory Assistant I	£37,021
Senior Level Laboratory Assistant I	£38,698
Specialist Level Laboratory Assistant I	£38,878
Expert Level Laboratory Assistant I	£38,997

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 £35,673. And a Laboratory Assistant I earns an average annual salary of £36,249.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Laboratory Assistant II	Edinburgh, UK	£26,062 £41,737
Laboratory Assistant III	Edinburgh, UK	£30,533 £47,984
Intermediate Laboratory Assistant	Edinburgh, UK	£26,176 £41,919
Entry Laboratory Assistant	Edinburgh, UK	£19,234 £31,911

Laboratory Assistant I Job Openings in Edinburgh, UK

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