Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. Salary — UK & US Data (2025)
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UK Salary Overview
The median salary for a science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. in the UK is £34,475 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). Pay in this occupation ranges from around £20,295 at the 10th percentile (typically entry-level or part-time roles) to £55,707 at the 90th percentile (senior or specialist roles). There are approximately 146,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.
UK Salary Percentiles
Where you land in these bands is partly negotiable — many people use interview preparation books to push toward the upper percentiles.
| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | £20,295 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | £26,953 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | £34,475 | Typical pay |
| 75th | £45,179 | Experienced |
| 90th | £55,707 | Senior / highest decile |
Career Essentials
UK Regional Breakdown
| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| London | £37,427 | +8.6% |
| East | £36,282 | +5.2% |
| Scotland | £36,130 | +4.8% |
| South East | £35,794 | +3.8% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £35,147 | +1.9% |
| North West | £34,235 | -0.7% |
| East Midlands | £34,205 | -0.8% |
| West Midlands | £33,565 | -2.6% |
| South West | £32,163 | -6.7% |
Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. in the UK?
The UK median is £34,475 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £36,795.
How much do the highest-paid science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earn?
The 90th percentile earns around £55,707 a year, while the 10th percentile is around £20,295 — typically the difference between senior specialist roles and entry-level or part-time positions.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-07-18