As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Lab Manager in the United Kingdom is £56,967, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £49,892 to £65,497, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £49,892
50TH(Median)   £56,967
75TH   £65,497
Quality Lab Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Lab Manager Salary £49,892 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Lab Manager Salary £56,967 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Lab Manager Salary £65,497 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Quality Lab Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Quality Lab Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Quality Lab Manager is about £56,967 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,747, and a weekly pay of around £1,096. Click the switch button below to see more details about Quality Lab Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Quality Lab Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Quality Lab Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £51,476 - £55,700, while Intermediate make £51,793 - £55,911, Senior earn £52,638 - £56,756, Specialist earn £53,482 - £57,604, Expert can reach £55,172 - £59,513 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quality Lab Manager £54,327
Intermediate Level Quality Lab Manager £54,644
Senior Level Quality Lab Manager £55,383
Specialist Level Quality Lab Manager £56,228
Expert Level Quality Lab Manager £57,858
£54,327 0 yr
£54,644 < 2 yrs
£55,383 2-4 yrs
£56,228 5-8 yrs
£57,858 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Lab Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Lab Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £61,525 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £57,390, and Manchester pays around £54,606 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Technical and Administrative Lab Manager or Quality Lab Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Technical and Administrative Lab Manager makes more than a Quality Lab Manager. A Technical and Administrative Lab Manager earns an average annual salary of £61,573. And a Quality Lab Manager earns an average annual salary of £56,967.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Technical and Administrative Lab Manager
£43,664
£80,699
Lab Research Support Technician II
£25,533
£40,890
Lab Research Support Technician I
£19,035
£31,581
Lab Research Support Technician III
£30,124
£47,341
Quality Generalist Manager
£64,753
£100,251

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