Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Laboratory technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns £1,253 more per year (5% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£28,501£27,248+£1,253
Mean Annual£29,325£29,696-£371
Monthly£2,375£2,271+£104
Weekly£548£524+£24
Hourly£13.70£13.10+£0.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£11,229£16,771
25th£21,002£24,452
50th (Median)£28,501£27,248
75th£36,234£33,672
90th (Senior)£47,499£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Laboratory technicians?
A Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £1,253 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £1,253 per year. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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