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 $49,780, with an hourly rate of $24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $45,023 to $55,192, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $45,023

50TH(Median) $49,780

75TH $55,192

Laboratory Assistant I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	$45,023	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	$49,780	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Laboratory Assistant I Salary	$55,192	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

$45,023

Average $49,780/year

$55,192

$3,752

Average $4,148/month

$4,599

$866

Average $957/week

$1,061

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,192	$4,599	$1,061	$27
Average	$49,780	$4,148	$957	$24
25th Percentile	$45,023	$3,752	$866	$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 $49,780 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $24, a monthly salary of about $4,148, and a weekly pay of around $957. 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 $47,082 - $49,780, while Intermediate make $48,218 - $50,991, Senior earn $50,183 - $53,334, Specialist earn $50,345 - $53,495, Expert can reach $50,587 - $53,738 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Assistant I	$48,928
Intermediate Level Laboratory Assistant I	$49,941
Senior Level Laboratory Assistant I	$52,203
Specialist Level Laboratory Assistant I	$52,445
Expert Level Laboratory Assistant I	$52,607

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 $48,122. And a Laboratory Assistant I earns an average annual salary of $49,780.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Laboratory Assistant II	$35,157 $56,303
Laboratory Assistant III	$41,189 $64,730
Intermediate Laboratory Assistant	$35,310 $56,548
Entry Laboratory Assistant	$25,947 $43,047

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