Laboratory technicians vs Personal assistants and other secretaries Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Personal assistants and other secretaries salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Laboratory technicians earns £1,784 more per year (7% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansPersonal assistants and other secretariesDifference
Median Annual£27,248£25,464+£1,784
Mean Annual£29,696£26,205+£3,491
Monthly£2,271£2,122+£149
Weekly£524£490+£34
Hourly£13.10£12.24+£0.86

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansPersonal assistants and other secretaries
10th (Entry)£16,771£6,100
25th£24,452£12,163
50th (Median)£27,248£25,464
75th£33,672£36,636
90th (Senior)£0£48,574
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
A Laboratory technicians earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Personal assistants and other secretaries earns £25,464 — a difference of £1,784 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
The difference is £1,784 per year. Laboratory technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
From a salary perspective, Laboratory technicians 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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