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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Laboratory Assistant in the United Kingdom is £54,040, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,030 to £59,600, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £48,030

50TH(Median) £54,040

75TH £59,600

Senior Laboratory Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Laboratory Assistant Salary	£48,030	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Laboratory Assistant Salary	£54,040	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Laboratory Assistant Salary	£59,600	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£48,030

Average £54,040/year

£59,600

£4,003

Average £4,503/month

£4,967

£924

Average £1,039/week

£1,146

£23

Average £26/hour

£29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£59,600	£4,967	£1,146	£29
Average	£54,040	£4,503	£1,039	£26
25th Percentile	£48,030	£4,003	£924	£23

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Laboratory Assistant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Laboratory Assistant is about £54,040 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,503, and a weekly pay of around £1,039. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Laboratory Assistant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Laboratory Assistants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Laboratory Assistant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £49,645 - £53,143, while Intermediate make £49,914 - £53,412, Senior earn £50,631 - £54,040, Specialist earn £51,797 - £55,036, Expert can reach £53,861 - £56,944 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Laboratory Assistant	£52,067
Intermediate Level Senior Laboratory Assistant	£52,246
Senior Level Senior Laboratory Assistant	£52,964
Specialist Level Senior Laboratory Assistant	£54,040
Expert Level Senior Laboratory Assistant	£55,866

Entry Level	4%
Intermediate Level	3%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	0%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Laboratory Assistant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Laboratory Assistant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £58,363 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,442, and Manchester pays around £51,800 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Laboratory Assistant III or Senior Laboratory Assistant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Laboratory Assistant III makes less than a Senior Laboratory Assistant. A Laboratory Assistant III earns an average annual salary of £39,962. And a Senior Laboratory Assistant earns an average annual salary of £54,040.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Laboratory Assistant III	£29,993 £47,136
Laboratory Assistant I	£18,982 £31,492
Laboratory Assistant II	£25,601 £40,999
Intermediate Laboratory Assistant	£25,713 £41,178

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