Insurance underwriters vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Insurance underwriters earns £11,710 more per year (43% higher)

Insurance underwriters

£38,958
per year
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricInsurance underwritersLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£38,958£27,248+£11,710
Mean Annual£56,568£29,696+£26,872
Monthly£3,247£2,271+£976
Weekly£749£524+£225
Hourly£18.73£13.10+£5.63

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileInsurance underwritersLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£26,622£16,771
25th£32,174£24,452
50th (Median)£38,958£27,248
75th£59,616£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Insurance underwriters or a Laboratory technicians?
A Insurance underwriters earns more. The median salary for a Insurance underwriters is £38,958, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £11,710 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Insurance underwriters and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £11,710 per year. Insurance underwriters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Insurance underwriters or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Insurance underwriters 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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