Buyers and procurement officers vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

How do Buyers and procurement officers and Laboratory technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Buyers and procurement officers earns £9,873 more per year (36% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuyers and procurement officersLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£37,121£27,248+£9,873
Mean Annual£40,199£29,696+£10,503
Monthly£3,093£2,271+£822
Weekly£714£524+£190
Hourly£17.85£13.10+£4.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBuyers and procurement officersLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£26,205£16,771
25th£30,473£24,452
50th (Median)£37,121£27,248
75th£46,774£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Buyers and procurement officers or a Laboratory technicians?
A Buyers and procurement officers earns more. The median salary for a Buyers and procurement officers is £37,121, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £9,873 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Buyers and procurement officers and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £9,873 per year. Buyers and procurement officers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Buyers and procurement officers or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Buyers and procurement officers 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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