Laboratory technicians vs Legal professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Legal professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £5,808 more per year (21% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Legal professionals n.e.c.

£33,056
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansLegal professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£27,248£33,056-£5,808
Mean Annual£29,696£53,552-£23,856
Monthly£2,271£2,755-£484
Weekly£524£636-£112
Hourly£13.10£15.89-£2.79

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansLegal professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£16,771£22,657
25th£24,452£25,495
50th (Median)£27,248£33,056
75th£33,672£51,507
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
A Legal professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £33,056 — a difference of £5,808 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £5,808 per year. Legal professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Legal professionals n.e.c. 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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