Profession

Forensic Science Technicians

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

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United Kingdom

Salary data

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom2024
GroupAll
Median33,313 GBP
Average34,879 GBP
Middle 50%26,091 GBP - 42,690 GBP
Decile range19,596 GBP - 51,626 GBP
Bottom decile19,596 GBP
Top decile51,626 GBP
🇬🇧 East2024
GroupAll
Median33,303 GBP
Average34,009 GBP
Middle 50%N/A
🇬🇧 East Midlands2024
GroupAll
Median34,582 GBP
Average37,695 GBP
Middle 50%N/A
🇬🇧 London2024
GroupAll
Median34,118 GBP
Average37,695 GBP
Middle 50%N/A
🇬🇧 North East2024
GroupAll
Median30,681 GBP
Average32,965 GBP
Middle 50%N/A
🇬🇧 North West2024
GroupAll
Median33,321 GBP
Average35,070 GBP
Middle 50%N/A
🇬🇧 Scotland2024
GroupAll
Median36,802 GBP
Average36,182 GBP
Middle 50%N/A
🇬🇧 South East2024
GroupAll
Median33,321 GBP
Average34,950 GBP
Middle 50%N/A
🇬🇧 South West2024
GroupAll
Median31,350 GBP
Average33,449 GBP
Middle 50%N/A
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Sources

  • ONS ASHE Tables 14/15 2024 revised2024 - SOC 2020

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