Laboratory technicians vs Office supervisors Salary (2025)

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

Office supervisors earns £5,328 more per year (20% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Office supervisors

£32,576
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansOffice supervisorsDifference
Median Annual£27,248£32,576-£5,328
Mean Annual£29,696£34,058-£4,362
Monthly£2,271£2,715-£444
Weekly£524£626-£102
Hourly£13.10£15.66-£2.56

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansOffice supervisors
10th (Entry)£16,771£20,371
25th£24,452£26,867
50th (Median)£27,248£32,576
75th£33,672£39,568
90th (Senior)£0£48,120
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Office supervisors?
A Office supervisors earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Office supervisors earns £32,576 — a difference of £5,328 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Office supervisors?
The difference is £5,328 per year. Office supervisors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Office supervisors?
From a salary perspective, Office supervisors 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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