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

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.

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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

£40,036

Average £44,379/year

£49,715

£3,336

Average £3,698/month

£4,143

£770

Average £853/week

£956

£19

Average £21/hour

£24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£49,715	£4,143	£956	£24
Average	£44,379	£3,698	£853	£21
25th Percentile	£40,036	£3,336	£770	£19

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

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

Skills to Boost a Laboratory Assistant II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Laboratory Assistant II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong Quality Assurance skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Data Collection can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

Quality Assurance

Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.

Data Collection

Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Laboratory Assistant II field include Analysis (7%), Quality Assurance (2%), Data Collection (2%), and Patient Care (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£47,486	Analysis £47,486	7%
Quality Assurance	£45,267	Quality Assurance £45,267	2%
Data Collection	£45,267	Data Collection £45,267	2%
Patient Care	£45,267	Patient Care £45,267	2%

Analysis

6.83%

Quality Assurance

0.39%

Data Collection

0.96%

Patient Care

1.99%

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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