Laboratory technicians vs Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors earns £9,528 more per year (35% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansProduction, Factory and Assembly SupervisorsDifference
Median Annual£27,248£36,776-£9,528
Mean Annual£29,696£40,147-£10,451
Monthly£2,271£3,065-£794
Weekly£524£707-£183
Hourly£13.10£17.68-£4.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansProduction, Factory and Assembly Supervisors
10th (Entry)£16,771£26,372
25th£24,452£31,350
50th (Median)£27,248£36,776
75th£33,672£48,037
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors?
A Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors earns £36,776 — a difference of £9,528 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors?
The difference is £9,528 per year. Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors?
From a salary perspective, Production, Factory and Assembly 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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