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 $50,676, with an hourly rate of $24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $45,833 to $56,185, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $45,833

50TH(Median) $50,676

75TH $56,185

Laboratory Assistant I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	$45,833	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	$50,676	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	$56,185	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

$45,833

Average $50,676/year

$56,185

$3,819

Average $4,223/month

$4,682

$881

Average $975/week

$1,080

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,185	$4,682	$1,080	$27
Average	$50,676	$4,223	$975	$24
25th Percentile	$45,833	$3,819	$881	$22

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 $50,676 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $24, a monthly salary of about $4,223, and a weekly pay of around $975. 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 $47,929 - $50,676, while Intermediate make $49,086 - $51,909, Senior earn $51,087 - $54,294, Specialist earn $51,251 - $54,458, Expert can reach $51,498 - $54,705 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Assistant I	$49,808
Intermediate Level Laboratory Assistant I	$50,840
Senior Level Laboratory Assistant I	$53,143
Specialist Level Laboratory Assistant I	$53,389
Expert Level Laboratory Assistant I	$53,554

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 $53,762 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $50,149, and Manchester pays around $47,716 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 $48,989. And a Laboratory Assistant I earns an average annual salary of $49,780.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Laboratory Assistant II	Edinburgh, UK	$35,790 $57,316
Laboratory Assistant III	Edinburgh, UK	$41,930 $65,895
Intermediate Laboratory Assistant	Edinburgh, UK	$35,946 $57,566
Entry Laboratory Assistant	Edinburgh, UK	$26,414 $43,822

Laboratory Assistant I Job Openings in Edinburgh, UK

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Cyted Health

Huntingdon, East of England

Job Summary. The Administrative Assistant will play an important role in the day-to-day work of the Cyted UK Ltd laboratory, reporting to the Laborato...

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CPM Crown

Worsley, North West England

Position Summary. Responsible for the ordering of materials and supplies and follow through with suppliers to ensure on time deliveries. Role Responsi...

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Sikla Group

Milton Keynes, South East England

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting department with various tasks. This rol...

Premises Assistant

EQUANS

England, ENG

Equans is looking for a Premises Assistant to join our team in Highbury Grove School, London, N5 2EQ on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role wo...

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Care UK

Bramhall, North West England

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development. Join Care UK, a m...

Care Assistant

Care UK

Broadstone, South West England

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EQUANS

England, ENG

Equans is looking for a Commercial Assistant to join our team in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. This is a full-time role working 42.5 hours per week. On ...

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Westbury, South East England

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