Salary of Lab Assistant in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Lab Assistant earn?

£23,400 / Annual
Based on 1037 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £21,456 Average salary: £23,400 Maximum: £29,652

Minimum
£21,456 Average salary
£23,400 Maximum
£29,652

£1,950 / Monthly
Based on 1037 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £1,788 Average salary: £1,950 Maximum: £2,471

Minimum
£1,788 Average salary
£1,950 Maximum
£2,471

£65 / Daily
Based on 1037 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £60 Average salary: £65 Maximum: £82

Minimum
£60 Average salary
£65 Maximum
£82

£12 / Hourly
Based on 1037 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £11 Average salary: £12 Maximum: £15

Minimum
£11 Average salary
£12 Maximum
£15

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Lab Assistant in United Kingdom

Lab Assistant

2 weeks ago

East Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, England Pertemps Bond Full-time £16,000 - £23,000

Temp to perm opportunityProfessional developmentIndustry leading / Scientific facilityPertemps are recruiting for temp...
Lab Assistant

10 hours ago

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Pertemps North Midlands Full-time

Temp to perm opportunity Professional development Industry leading / Scientific facility Pertemps are recruiting for...
Lab Assistant

3 weeks ago

Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom, England Evotec SE Full-time £19,000 - £26,000

We are currently recruiting for a Lab Assistant to join our Toxicology team in Alderley Park.Role: Laboratory Assistant...

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FAQ - Lab Assistant

The average salary for Lab Assistant is GBP23,400 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 1037 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Lab Assistant in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Lab Assistant per year in United Kingdom is GBP21,456

The highest salary for Lab Assistant per year in United Kingdom is GBP29,652

Data updated: November 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 1,037 job postings with salary.