- Record work activities performed.
- Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
- Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
- Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over
Pest control technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Pest control technicians identify and get rid of pests like rats, mice and cockroaches.
Pest control technicians typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.
As a Pest control technician you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 25,153 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Pest control technician
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25,153 GBP
Average salary for full-time Pest control technician
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25,153 GBP
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25,153 GBP
Salary over time for Pest control technician
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20,212 GBP
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19,973 GBP
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21,947 GBP
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23,479 GBP
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24,085 GBP
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24,671 GBP
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25,153 GBP
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25,081 GBP
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29,998 GBP
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Future outlook for Pest control technicians
Very good outlook
Very good outlook
5% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Balanced outlook
50% chance of automation in the future Pest control technician - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Pest control technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Pest control technician.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Pest control technician. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Pest control technician interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
