As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Laboratory Assistant II in the United Kingdom is £44,379, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £40,036 to £49,715, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £40,036
50TH(Median)   £44,379
75TH   £49,715
Laboratory Assistant II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Laboratory Assistant II Salary £40,036 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Laboratory Assistant II Salary £44,379 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Laboratory Assistant II Salary £49,715 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Laboratory Assistant II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Laboratory Assistant II is about £44,379 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,698, and a weekly pay of around £853. Click the switch button below to see more details about Laboratory Assistant II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Laboratory Assistant II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £41,203 - £43,731, while Intermediate make £41,397 - £43,925, Senior earn £42,758 - £45,335, Specialist earn £44,379 - £47,405, Expert can reach £45,175 - £48,281 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Assistant II £42,953
Intermediate Level Laboratory Assistant II £43,083
Senior Level Laboratory Assistant II £44,379
Specialist Level Laboratory Assistant II £46,370
Expert Level Laboratory Assistant II £47,166
£42,953 0 yr
£43,083 < 2 yrs
£44,379 2-4 yrs
£46,370 5-8 yrs
£47,166 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 4%
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 II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Laboratory Assistant II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £47,929 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £44,709, and Manchester pays around £42,539 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Laboratory Assistant I makes less than a Laboratory Assistant II. A Laboratory Assistant I earns an average annual salary of £25,518. And a Laboratory Assistant II earns an average annual salary of £44,379.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Laboratory Assistant I
£18,982
£31,492
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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