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Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

Average Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Salary at The National Health Service (NHS) in United Kingdom

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£17,002
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (GBP)
25%
£16k
MEDIAN
£17k
75%
£19k

The average salary for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is £17,002 in 2025

Base Salary
£16k - £19k
Total Pay
£16k - £20k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Jul 07 2019)
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Common Health Benefits for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

Dental
11%
Vision
11%
None
89%

Gender Breakdown for Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)s

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 8 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)s

What is the highest pay for Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)s?

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How can Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) that oversees more junior Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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