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: October 2026

Salary of Lab Assistant in United Kingdom

Lab Assistant

4 days ago

Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom, England Travail Employment Group Full-time £15,000 - £21,000

Lab Admin Assistant£13 per hour, Monday and Wednesday, 9am - 5pm, Haywards Heath, Temporary, 25 days annual leave...
Lab Assistant

Found at: Talent UK JB C2 - 4 hours ago

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Patient First Full-time

ResponsibilitiesProviding quality and rapid lab results involving knowledge of laboratory analyses, proper procedures,...
Lab Assistant

2 weeks ago

Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom, Scotland Patient First Full-time £2,190,000 - £2,503,000

ResponsibilitiesProviding quality and rapid lab results involving knowledge of laboratory analyses, proper procedures,...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
Bio Tech	£52,500	View listings
Pharmacist	£46,692	View listings
Pharmacology	£44,004	View listings
Clinical Research Associate	£41,496	View listings
Clinical Research	£40,260	View listings
Laboratory Manager	£39,996	View listings
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative	£39,996	View listings
Chemical Engineer	£37,500	View listings
Pharmaceutical	£37,500	View listings
Chemical	£34,836	View listings

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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: October 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.