Cyber security professionals vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

How do Cyber security professionals and Laboratory technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Cyber security professionals earns £25,866 more per year (95% higher)

Cyber security professionals

£53,114
per year
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCyber security professionalsLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£53,114£27,248+£25,866
Mean Annual£59,094£29,696+£29,398
Monthly£4,426£2,271+£2,155
Weekly£1,021£524+£497
Hourly£25.54£13.10+£12.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCyber security professionalsLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£33,181£16,771
25th£44,384£24,452
50th (Median)£53,114£27,248
75th£70,020£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Cyber security professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
A Cyber security professionals earns more. The median salary for a Cyber security professionals is £53,114, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £25,866 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Cyber security professionals and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £25,866 per year. Cyber security professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Cyber security professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Cyber security professionals 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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