UK Salary by Profession 2026/27

Median £21,239 · range £18,000–£27,000

Teaching assistants earn a full-time median of £21,239 (ONS ASHE 2025), with most roles paying £18,000 to £27,000. Because the large majority of TA contracts are term-time-only, actual annual pay is usually pro-rated below the full-time figure. The role sits entirely inside the 20% basic-rate tax band.

Median £24,130 · range £20,000–£33,000

Cleaners earn a full-time median of £24,130 (ONS ASHE 2025), sitting right at the National Living Wage floor of £24,784 for full-time hours. Most cleaning work is part-time, so the all-employee median is far lower. Supervisory and specialist cleaning roles reach the top of the £20,000 to £33,000 range.

Median £24,200 · range £16,000–£88,000

UK estate agents earn predominantly via commission on top of a low basic salary. Reed reports a UK average of £24,200 across all estate-agent roles. Junior sales negotiator basic typically £16,000-£22,000 with on-target earnings (OTE) £25,000-£40,000; senior negotiator / lister OTE £50,000-£70,000 in busy markets. Branch manager OTE £65,000 outside London / £88,000 inner London. Commission typically 10-15% of agency fee earned (and the agency charges 0.75-1.5% of sale price).

Median £24,678 · range £19,000–£33,000

Receptionists earn a full-time median of £24,678 (ONS ASHE 2025), typically £19,000 to £33,000 depending on sector, location and seniority. Corporate, legal and medical front-of-house roles pay above hotel and general reception work. The role sits entirely inside the 20% basic-rate tax band.

Median £24,784 · range £22,000–£32,000

Care worker pay sits at or just above the National Living Wage floor for most full-time workers. April 2026 NLW £12.71/hr × 37.5 hours × 52 weeks = £24,784/year full-time equivalent. ONS ASHE 2025 median was £22,105 (held down by widespread part-time contracts). Most care workers qualify for Universal Credit top-up given household composition.

Median £25,272 · range £25,272–£25,272

Band 2 covers healthcare assistants, porters and ward clerks at a flat 2026/27 Agenda for Change rate of £25,272 (no spine progression). London weighting and unsocial-hours enhancements add on top.

Median £26,374 · range £25,272–£27,476

NHS Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) sit on Agenda for Change Band 2 (£25,272 single point 2026/27) or Band 3 (£25,760-£27,476) depending on responsibility and clinical setting. Plus unsocial hours premium and HCAS in inner London (+15%).

Median £26,500 · range £25,000–£28,500

Administrative Officer is the second-lowest delegated Civil Service grade above AA. 2026/27 pay sits at £25,000-£28,500 depending on department, location and length of service.

Median £26,618 · range £25,760–£27,476

Band 3 covers senior healthcare assistants, clinical support workers and pharmacy technicians at the trainee end. 2026/27 AfC pay is £25,760-£27,476 across a 2-year progression.

Median £27,000 · range £12,000–£75,000

UK private tutors charge £20-£24/hour at the platform-floor median (entry tutors on MyTutor/Tutorful), with established tutors typically £30-£50/hour - around £35-£40/hour UK average. Level-specific premium: primary £25-£40, GCSE £35-£45, A-Level £45-£65, niche entrance exams (11+, public school) up to £150/hour. Most are self-employed sole traders.

Median £27,035 · range £22,000–£35,000

Customer service and contact centre advisors earn a full-time median of £27,035 (ONS ASHE 2025), typically £22,000 to £35,000 once performance bonus, shift premiums and team-lead progression are included. Financial services and technical support pay above general retail and utilities. The median sits inside the 20% basic-rate tax band.

Median £27,832 · range £21,000–£40,000

Warehouse operatives earn a full-time median of £27,832 (ONS ASHE 2025), typically £21,000 to £40,000 once shift premiums, overtime and forklift tickets are added. The median sits comfortably inside the 20% basic-rate tax band. Night, weekend and peak-season premiums are the biggest swing on take-home.

Median £28,000 · range £24,000–£36,483

UK Dental Nurses work in NHS Band 4 (£29,970-£36,483) or private practice (£24,000-£32,000 typical, with variance by practice size + locality). GDC registration required from 2008. Most enter via Level 3 apprenticeship or NEBDN qualification.

Median £28,000 · range £22,000–£55,000

UK delivery drivers earn £23,000-£35,000 full-time PAYE (£10-£15/hour typical), averaging £28,000-£30,000. Amazon Flex self-employed rates £13-£17/hour (Amazon UK published) = approximately £35,000/year for full-time hours. DPD owner-operators £54,563 average (Indeed). Self-employed must absorb fuel + vehicle + insurance costs.

Median £28,294 · range £22,000–£42,000

Office administrators and admin assistants earn a full-time median of £28,294 (ONS ASHE 2025), typically £22,000 to £42,000 depending on sector and seniority. Specialist admin (legal, finance, HR, project support) pays above general office admin. The median sits inside the 20% basic-rate tax band.

Median £29,775 · range £28,392–£31,157

Band 4 covers Assistant Practitioners, Nursing Associates and pharmacy technicians at the registered end. 2026/27 AfC pay is £28,392-£31,157 across a 3-year progression.

Median £29,775 · range £28,392–£31,157

UK Ambulance Technicians (associate ambulance practitioners) sit at NHS Agenda for Change Band 4 (£28,392-£31,157), above emergency care assistants at Band 3 and below registered paramedics at Band 5-6. Unsocial-hours enhancements add materially to base pay. SOC 2020 6132 (ambulance staff excluding paramedics).

Median £29,864 · range £18,000–£85,000

UK personal trainers split roughly evenly between gym-employed and self-employed. Glassdoor records a UK average of £29,864 total pay; self-employed PT total pay range £14,673-£87,722 depending on caseload, with most full-time trainers in the £30,000-£40,000 band. Experienced self-employed PT charging £50-£65/session running 20-25 sessions/week grosses £52,000-£84,000 pre-expenses.

Median £30,453 · range £18,000–£65,000

UK graphic designers earn an Indeed-recorded UK average of £30,453 employed, £35,016 freelance (Glassdoor). Career trajectory: junior £15,500-£25,000 → mid £32,500 → senior £47,500. London commands a 15-25% premium. Freelance hourly £17 UK average, £30-£60/hour for established commercial designers.

Median £30,960 · range £22,000–£90,000

UK chef pay is heavily structured by brigade hierarchy. ONS ASHE 2024 revised data shows the all-chef UK median at £30,960 (£15.88/hour) - low compared to other skilled trades because the figure includes kitchen porters + commis chefs at the bottom of the scale. Head Chefs £35,000-£57,000 (London average £40,600); Sous Chefs £29,000-£40,000 (national average £33,034); Chef de Partie £24,000-£36,000. Outside London tracks 3-5% below the UK median.

Median £31,044 · range £23,050–£39,043

Pharmacy technicians earn a full-time median of £31,044 (ONS ASHE 2025). In the NHS they sit on Agenda for Change Band 4-5 (£28,392 to £39,043 in 2026/27); community pharmacy pay starts near the National Living Wage. The role sits inside the 20% basic-rate tax band.

Median £32,000 · range £28,000–£38,000

EO is the standard mid-early-career grade across most Whitehall departments. Pay varies by department but typical £28–34k national, £32–38k London (2024/25 pay remit awards).

Median £32,000 · range £25,000–£55,000

UK Bookkeepers manage day-to-day financial records for small businesses + sole traders. Employed bookkeepers £25,000-£40,000; self-employed (sole trader or via Ltd) £30,000-£55,000 typical. AAT or ICB qualification adds 10-20% pay premium.

Median £32,000 · range £26,000–£48,000

UK bus driver pay is collectively bargained per operator. National pay range £28,000-£34,000 (£15.43/hour UK average per Indeed June 2026); London drivers earn 13-20% premium with average £31,748 (£18.04/hour). Transport for London (TfL) drivers earn £30,000-£45,000 depending on length of service + overtime. The Lea Interchange (Stagecoach London) 3-year deal agreed March 2026 set 4% rise from March 2025 backdated, then CPI+1% from April 2026.

Median £32,404 · range £22,000–£90,000

UK web developers earn a UK average of £32,404 (Indeed), £35,642 (Glassdoor) or £30,711 (PayScale). Junior tier £25,000-£38,000; entry level £26,534 (Glassdoor entry-level avg). Senior tier ranges £33,000-£69,000 depending on specialism (front-end/back-end/full-stack/DevOps overlap). London adds 20-30% to the headline. Contracting rates £350-£700/day for established developers.

Median £32,480 · range £24,000–£65,000

UK bricklayers form one of the highest-paid skilled trades. ONS ASHE 2025 records a median annual employee salary of £32,480 at £16.64/hour. Self-employed bricklayers (the majority of the trade) typically charge £300-£320/day = £55,000-£60,000/year pre-expenses; sole-trader hourly rates run £35-£40, Ltd-company rates £40-£45. London + South East commands 15-25% premium over national figures.

Median £32,916 · range £32,916–£35,000

First-year teacher pay in England follows STPCD. Rest-of-England Main Scale M1 is £32,916 (STPCD 2025, in force for 2026/27) with large premia in London. Under the Early Career Framework it's a two-year induction programme.

Median £33,226 · range £29,970–£36,483

Ambulance Technicians (also called Emergency Care Assistants in some trusts) sit on NHS Band 4 Agenda for Change. 2026/27 pay £29,970-£36,483 across spine points, plus 30-60% Section 2 unsocial hours premium on operational shifts.

Median £33,797 · range £24,000–£65,000

UK carpenters and joiners (ONS SOC 5315) are one of the most in-demand skilled trades in the construction labour shortage. ONS ASHE 2025 records median employee annual salary of £33,797 at £17.00/hour; mean £36,363 (skewed by high earners). Regional variation £28,888 East Midlands to £37,899 London. Self-employed hourly rates £20 (Belfast) to £36 (London), most national average £27/hour.

Median £33,832 · range £24,000–£45,000

Security guards earn a full-time median of £33,832 (ONS ASHE 2025), typically £24,000 to £45,000 driven mainly by long shift patterns and unsocial-hours premiums. An SIA licence is a legal requirement for most roles. The median sits inside the 20% basic-rate tax band.

Median £34,000 · range £28,000–£42,000

Junior accountants span AAT-trained finance assistants to ACA Year 3 trainees. Pay varies £28–42k depending on qualification stage and whether studying (with paid exam time and fees).

Median £34,500 · range £20,000–£90,000

UK journalists earn an NCTJ-surveyed average of £34,500 (NCTJ Journalists at Work 2024 survey, most recent published). Indeed reports £30,000 (live 2026 data). London commands £45,547 average (15-25% premium). NUJ-affiliated regional papers pay trainee reporters at least £25,500 in 2026. National newspaper staff reporters £40,000-£55,000; specialist correspondents £65,000-£90,000. AI-skilled journalists average £38,292 vs £33,734 for non-users per the same NCTJ 2024 survey.

Median £35,000 · range £28,000–£48,000

Entry-level software engineering pay varies wildly by employer type. UK-headquartered corporates pay £28–38k outside London; London-based fintech/scale-ups £40–55k; US tech in London £60k+.

Median £35,000 · range £26,000–£60,000

Plumbers split between PAYE employed (~30%, typical for new entrants and large contractor employees) and self-employed sole trader (~70%, established tradespeople). 2026/27 PAYE median around £35,000; self-employed gross billings £45,000-£70,000 with around 65% retained after materials, vehicle and tools.

Median £35,000 · range £24,000–£100,000

UK recruitment consultants earn a low base salary topped up by aggressive commission on placement fees. Base salaries: trainee £24-30k, established £25-35k regional / £30-38k London. Commission typically 10-30% of fees generated; full-billing consultants reach £50,000-£70,000+ total OTE in London. Senior + permanent-side specialists £60,000-£100,000+.

Median £35,000 · range £22,000–£91,609

UK Dietitians (BDA-registered HCPC professionals) qualify via 3-4 year BSc + HCPC registration, entering NHS Band 5 (£32,073-£39,043). Career trajectory: Band 5 → Band 6 (£39,959-£48,117) → Band 7 (£49,387-£56,515) → Band 8a/8b/8c consultant. NHS average £43,042. Nutritionists (separate non-protected title, often AfN-registered) average £31,000-£33,000.

Median £35,558 · range £32,073–£39,043

Band 5 is the entry grade for a registered nurse. 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay is £32,073–£39,043 across three spine points; after tax, NI and pension the actual take-home is materially different.

Median £36,350 · range £29,200–£43,500

UK Firefighters operate on the NJC Firefighter pay structure. 2026/27 rates (post April 2026 NJC agreement): Trainee £29,200, Development £33,700, Competent £39,000, Crew Manager £43,500. Plus London/SE area allowance and on-call retainer for Retained Duty System firefighters.

Median £36,749 · range £33,725–£39,772

HMPPS Prison Officers (Band 3) earn £33,725-£39,772 base across spine points, plus 17% unsocial hours allowance for night and weekend shifts and London/SE market supplements where applicable. Civil Service Pension non-contributory or contribute-to-CARE depending on scheme.

Median £37,000 · range £27,000–£47,000

UK large goods vehicle (HGV) drivers earn from about £27,000 as a starter to £47,000 experienced (National Careers Service); the median hourly rate was £16.25 in 2025 (ASHE). Class 1 (C+E), night trunking, ADR and tramping work pay above the base. SOC 2020 8211 (heavy and large goods vehicle drivers).

Median £37,000 · range £27,000–£75,000

Electricians follow the Joint Industry Board (JIB) graded structure when employed in the construction trade. 2026/27 JIB Approved Electrician rate sits at around £37,000 for 37.5-hour week; Technician grade £41,000. Self-employed gross billings £50,000-£75,000 (£35,000-£50,000 net after expenses).

Median £38,000 · range £30,000–£46,000

England & Wales police constable pay (2024 uplift): starter £29,907 rest-of-England/Wales; London Met adds £2,841. Progression over 7 years to £46,044. Scottish and NI rates close but distinct.

Median £38,058 · range £32,073–£39,043

Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) sit on NHS Band 5 (£32,073-£39,043) with an additional High Cost Area Supplement in inner London (+15%) and the £2,500/year mental-health specialist enhancement under the 2023 NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

Median £38,447 · range £26,000–£76,000

Retail and wholesale managers earn a full-time median of £38,447 (ONS ASHE 2025), with a wide £26,000 to £76,000 range driven by store size, turnover and format. Small-store and assistant managers sit at basic rate; large-format and multi-site managers cross the £50,270 higher-rate threshold.

Median £39,590 · range £37,107–£42,073

Corporal is the first NCO rank above Lance Corporal. 2026/27 AFPRB pay: £37,107 (Level 1) to £42,073 (Level 4), plus 14.5% X-Factor allowance and AFPS 2015 non-contributory pension.

Median £39,959 · range £32,073–£48,117

Dental therapists and hygienists in salaried NHS or community roles sit on Agenda for Change Band 5-6 (£32,073 to £48,117 in 2026/27). Most work in private or mixed practice on sessional day rates that can push earnings above the NHS band. The role sits inside the 20% basic-rate tax band.

Median £40,000 · range £32,073–£48,117

UK Dental Hygienists in the NHS sit at Agenda for Change Band 5 (£32,073-£39,043) rising to Band 6 (£39,959-£48,117); private and mixed practice often pays more, frequently on a sessional or percentage-of-fees basis. GDC registration is mandatory. SOC 2020 3213 (medical and dental technicians).

Median £40,000 · range £27,000–£60,000

HGV driver pay rose sharply post-Brexit driver shortage and remains elevated. Class 1 (articulated, Cat C+E) median around £40,000 for tramping/trunking; Class 2 (rigid, Cat C) median around £33,000 for multi-drop. Night-out allowance £26.20/day (HMRC-approved, tax-free).

Median £40,000 · range £30,000–£55,000

Paraplanners - the technical research and report-writing support behind financial advisers - typically earn £30,000 to £55,000. Reed reports a UK average of £43,053, while Indeed and Glassdoor put the market average nearer £34,000 to £38,000. A mid-career paraplanner around £40,000 sits inside the 20% basic-rate tax band.

Median £41,635 · range £38,831–£44,439

F1 is the first year of medical foundation training. Basic pay £38,831 (England, BMA 2016 contract nodal point 1, in force for 2026/27); typical take-home including banding/unsocial-hours is 20-40% higher than basic.

Median £42,000 · range £35,000–£50,000

HEO covers deputy-team-lead policy officers, technical specialists, middle managers. Pay range £35–45k national, £40–50k London depending on department (2024/25).

Median £42,000 · range £30,000–£90,000

UK Marketing Manager pay sits at £41,908 (Indeed, April 2026), £39,438 (PayScale), £44,558 (Glassdoor mean). Typical range £40,000-£60,000 depending on sector, B2B vs B2C focus, headcount managed. Senior Marketing Manager median £62,500 (ITJobsWatch June 2026); Digital Marketing Manager median £56,500. CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) qualifications carry modest 5-10% premium where directly relevant.

Median £42,170 · range £39,959–£70,000

UK physiotherapists qualify with a BSc + HCPC registration. NHS Band 6 (England, 2026/27) spans £39,959 (entry) to £48,117 (3+ years). Private practitioners earn £35,000-£70,000+ depending on caseload + specialism (sports physio, MSK, neuro). Locum NHS Band 6 rates £25-£45/hour.

Median £42,170 · range £39,959–£64,000

NHS midwives sit on Agenda for Change Band 6. 2026/27 (England, effective 1 April 2026): entry £39,959, after 2 years £42,170, after 3 years £48,117. Unsocial hours premiums (30% Saturdays + nights, 60% Sundays + bank holidays) typically add £4,000-£9,000 to base for hospital-based midwives.

Median £43,000 · range £30,000–£60,000

UK Local Authority social workers (children's + adult services) earn an average of £43,000 in 2025 according to BASW - up 25% nominally from £34,200 in 2017 but a real-terms fall of around 5.5%. Newly-qualified starting £30,000-£35,000; experienced practitioner £40,000-£48,000.

Median £43,064 · range £39,043–£47,084

Newly qualified paramedics enter NHS Band 6 from day one of registered practice. 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay £39,043-£47,084 across three spine points, with unsocial hours premium adding 30-60% to base on nights and weekends.

Median £43,064 · range £39,043–£47,084

Newly qualified diagnostic radiographers enter NHS Band 5 (£32,073-£39,043). After 2 years and HCPC re-registration most progress to Band 6 (£39,043-£47,084), the typical career-grade position for hospital radiographers.

Median £43,064 · range £39,043–£47,084

Newly qualified occupational therapists enter NHS Band 5 (£32,073-£39,043). After 12-18 months of preceptorship most progress to Band 6 (£39,043-£47,084) covering rotational and specialist hospital and community roles.

Median £43,326 · range £28,000–£90,000

UK electrical engineers design, develop, test and maintain electrical systems across power, transport, manufacturing, defence and renewables. PayScale UK average is £36,930 (2026); Indeed UK average sits higher at £43,326 (updated 9 June 2026). Glassdoor UK average £38,025 (June 2026). Chartered Engineer status (CEng) via the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) typically lifts pay 15-25% over the non-chartered baseline.

Median £43,613 · range £20,000–£90,000

UK mortgage brokers earn a low basic plus procuration-fee commission share, typically 0.35% of mortgage value per case arranged. Indeed records a UK average of £43,613. CeMAP qualification is the entry standard. CeMAP-qualified brokers typically reach £45,000-£55,000 within 2-3 years of qualifying; senior independent advisers and network principals £60,000-£90,000+.

Median £44,038 · range £39,959–£48,117

Band 6 is the first genuinely specialist grade — team leaders, practice nurses, community specialists, and clinical educators. Pay ranges £39,959–£48,117 (Agenda for Change 2026/27).

Median £44,038 · range £32,073–£56,515

Dietitians are HCPC-registered clinical professionals who sit on NHS Agenda for Change Band 5-7 (£32,073 to £56,515 in 2026/27), with advanced and consultant roles at Band 8a and above. Band 5-6 pay stays at basic rate; Band 7 crosses the £50,270 higher-rate threshold.

Median £44,038 · range £32,073–£56,515

Podiatrists (chiropodists) are HCPC-registered clinicians on NHS Agenda for Change Band 5-7 (£32,073 to £56,515 in 2026/27). Many run private practices where earnings vary with caseload. Band 5-6 pay stays at basic rate; Band 7 crosses the £50,270 higher-rate threshold.

Median £45,000 · range £30,000–£80,000

Data analyst is a broad category — from reporting/BI analyst through product analyst through data scientist. Typical UK range £30–50k junior/mid, £55–80k senior, £80–120k lead/principal.

Median £45,000 · range £35,000–£80,000

UK HR Managers typically earn £40,000-£55,000 with a national median around £45,000. Sector + organisation size + CIPD qualification level drive the spread. Large corporates and London-based roles £50,000-£65,000. Senior HR Managers and HR Business Partners £55,000-£80,000. CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification adds approximately 15-17% to base salary.

Median £47,000 · range £42,000–£52,000

SEO is the senior delegated grade above HEO, typically the first management-of-managers role or senior individual contributor. 2026/27 pay £42,000-£52,000 across departments.

Median £48,000 · range £30,000–£110,000

IMechE 2024 data put the median UK mechanical engineer salary at £48,000 nationally for general engineers and £62,000 for Chartered Engineers (CEng MIMechE). PayScale UK average £43,188 (broader sample including junior + technician grades). Mid-career mechanical engineers typically earn £40,000-£65,000+ depending on sector + project complexity. CEng chartership adds approximately £14,000 (+29%) to base.

Median £48,474 · range £44,604–£52,344

Sergeant is the senior NCO rank above Corporal. 2026/27 AFPRB pay: £44,604 (Level 1) to £52,344 (Level 7), plus 14.5% X-Factor and non-contributory AFPS 2015 pension.

Median £49,193 · range £38,464–£86,528

Chartered surveyor median pay sits around £49,193 (Glassdoor May 2026) with London at £54,719 - an 11% London premium. Range £38,464 (25th percentile, AssocRICS / newly chartered) to £64,881 (75th percentile, established MRICS); FRICS senior fellows reach £86,528+.

Median £49,232 · range £47,472–£51,048

Teachers passing the performance threshold move to the Upper Pay Scale (UPS1–UPS3). Rest-of-England range £47,472-£51,048 (STPCD 2025, in force for 2026/27). Classroom teachers without TLR or leadership responsibilities.

Median £49,565 · range £35,000–£96,376

UK optometrists qualify with a BSc + Scheme for Registration year + GOC registration. Specsavers (the largest UK employer of optometrists) pays a median of £49,565 (Glassdoor June 2026), with experienced practitioners reaching £73,051 at the 90th percentile. NHS hospital optometrists sit on Agenda for Change Band 7 (£47,810-£54,710 in 2026/27); senior NHS roles reach Band 8d at £96,376.

Median £50,000 · range £25,000–£71,000

UK Quantity Surveyors earn roughly £25,000-£32,000 as graduates, £44,500-£56,000 once chartered (MRICS), and £57,000-£71,000 or more at senior/management level (RICS). Chartered status and sector (main contractor vs consultancy vs client-side) drive pay. SOC 2020 2453 (quantity surveyors).

Median £50,330 · range £30,000–£75,000

Financial analysts earn a full-time median of £50,330 (ONS ASHE 2025), typically £30,000 to £75,000 by sector and seniority. The median sits almost exactly on the £50,270 higher-rate threshold, so many analysts pay 40% tax on the top slice of their pay and any bonus.

Median £51,260 · range £47,810–£70,000

NHS hospital pharmacists sit on Agenda for Change Band 7 (£47,810-£54,710 for 2026/27 in England). Community pharmacists (Boots, Lloyds, Tesco, Asda, independents) earn £38,000-£55,000 as staff pharmacists with the cross-sector pharmacist median around £57,500 (Pharmacy Job Board, April 2026). Locum pharmacist rates run £35-£45/hour.

Median £52,000 · range £42,000–£65,000

Mid-level SWE (2–5 years experience) — typical UK private-sector £42–55k outside London, £55–75k London scale-ups, £85–120k at US tech. Near or at the £50,270 higher-rate threshold for most UK-average roles.

Median £52,000 · range £49,000–£55,500

Sergeant is the first supervisory rank above Constable. 2026/27 pay (England & Wales NEPF) sits at £49,000-£55,500 across four spine points, with London weighting adding £2,375-£7,000 depending on force.

Median £52,000 · range £38,000–£90,000

The 2025 RIBA / Fees Bureau Employment & Earnings Survey put the full-time architect median at £52,000 (a 4% rise on 2024). London leads at £64,000 - £12,000 above the national median. Newly qualified architects (Part 3 / ARB registered) earn £38,000-£45,000 typically, with London Stage 1 at £42,000 median.

Median £52,000 · range £38,000–£78,000

Business analysts typically earn £38,000 to £78,000, with a mid-career figure around £52,000. ONS ASHE 2025 splits them across two SOC 2020 groups with full-time medians of £53,295 and £60,288. Most mid and senior analysts sit above the £50,270 higher-rate threshold and pay 40% on the excess.

Median £52,272 · range £49,041–£55,503

Specialist Paramedics in critical care, HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service), prescribing roles, or advanced paramedic practice sit on NHS Band 7. 2026/27 AfC pay £49,041-£55,503 base, plus 30-60% Section 2 unsocial hours premium on operational rotas.

Median £52,500 · range £35,000–£100,000

The Association for Project Management (APM) 2025 Salary Survey put the UK project management median salary at £52,500 - up 10% from £47,500 in 2023. Construction + IT + financial services + business + professional services average £57,500. Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status adds 15-25% above non-chartered. London + senior PMs reach £70,000-£100,000+.

Median £52,656 · range £52,656–£52,656

ST1-2 is the first two years of specialty training after foundation. Basic pay £52,656 (BMA 2016 contract nodal point 3, England); rota uplifts (nights, weekends, on-call) typically add 20-40% on top.

Median £52,951 · range £49,387–£56,515

Band 7 covers senior clinical roles — Advanced Nurse Practitioners, ward sisters, team leads, clinical educators. Pay range £49,387–£56,515 (Agenda for Change 2026/27).

Median £52,951 · range £49,387–£91,609

UK Clinical Psychologists qualify via 3-year NHS-funded Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), entering at NHS Band 7 (£49,387-£56,515 in 2026/27). Career trajectory: Band 7 → Band 8a (£57,528-£64,750) → Band 8b/c senior consultant (£66,582-£91,609). NHS pay scales effective 1 April 2026 after 3.3% Pay Review Body uplift.

Median £53,295 · range £40,000–£93,362

Management consultants and business analysts had a full-time median of £53,295 (ONS ASHE 2025), with a very wide spread - a 90th percentile of £93,362 and MBB and Big Four partners far above that. Most consultants sit above the £50,270 higher-rate threshold, and senior pay hits the 60% personal-allowance-taper band.

Median £55,000 · range £35,000–£150,000

Solicitor pay in the UK is a three-tier market: high-street and legal aid £28–40k, regional commercial £40–55k, City commercial £80–110k, and US firms in London £130,000+ NQ.

Median £55,000 · range £45,000–£75,000

UK Payroll Managers run end-to-end payroll across small (£45k) through to large multi-entity FTSE companies (£75k+). CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualifications add 10-15% pay premium. Most progress from Payroll Officer (£28k-£38k) through Supervisor (£38k-£48k).

Median £55,000 · range £32,000–£110,000

UK civil engineers follow the ICE / IStructE / CIWEM chartership route. The ICE 2024 Salary Survey put the median Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) at £55,000 nationally, with stronger rates in the South East and on large infrastructure projects (HS2, Hinkley Point C, Lower Thames Crossing). Non-chartered 5-10 year engineers sit at £48,000 median; chartership adds £10,000-£20,000 to base.

Median £55,175 · range £45,585–£67,348

UK university lecturers sit on UCEA single pay spine, typically Grade 7 (£45,585-£54,395) for new lecturers and Grade 8 (£55,755-£67,348) for senior lecturers. USS pension contribution 6.1% (post-2024 reform).

Median £56,247 · range £50,538–£61,956

Flight Lieutenant is the senior junior-officer rank in the RAF, equivalent to Captain (Army) and Lieutenant (Royal Navy). 2026/27 AFPRB pay: £50,538 (Level 1) to £61,956 (Level 7) plus 14.5% X-Factor.

Median £58,277 · range £37,000–£100,000

UK vets are MRCVS-registered surgeons. The 2025 SPVS Salary Survey put the median full-time package (including benefits) at £58,277 - up 2.2% on 2024. BVA 2024 survey put median base at £50,000. Newly qualified vets earn £37,000-£45,000; mid-career (10-20 yrs) approximately £60,000; 20+ years £74,200. Locum vets command £500/day.

Median £59,470 · range £48,000–£76,000

Train driver pay rose sharply after the ASLEF / Labour Government settlement closed the 2022-2024 strike action. Post-deal average across all UK train operating companies is approximately £69,000 (up from approximately £60,000 pre-deal). London Underground Tube drivers sit slightly above at £71,170. Regional newly qualified drivers earn £48,000-£56,000.

Median £60,479 · range £57,016–£63,941

Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) hold prescribing rights and assess/diagnose/treat patients independently within their scope. 2026/27 AfC pay typically Band 8a (£57,016-£63,941) but some trusts cap at Band 7 senior or extend to Band 8b (£66,582+) for consultant-level ANPs.

Median £60,479 · range £57,016–£63,941

Consultant Paramedics are the most senior clinical paramedic role, leading advanced practice teams + research + workforce development. 2026/27 AfC Band 8a pay £57,016-£63,941, with most consultant paramedics also holding advanced practitioner + prescribing rights.

Median £61,139 · range £57,528–£64,750

Band 8a covers service managers, matrons, senior AHPs and clinical leads with budget and people responsibility. Pay £57,528–£64,750 (2026/27 AfC).

Median £62,000 · range £45,000–£110,000

UK Logistics Managers and Supply Chain Managers coordinate warehouse, transport, procurement and inventory across retail, manufacturing, FMCG and ecommerce. 2026/27 pay: Junior £45,000-£55,000, mid £55,000-£70,000, senior £70,000-£90,000, Head of Supply Chain £100,000+.

Median £62,500 · range £58,000–£67,000

Inspector is the senior shift-commander rank above Sergeant. 2026/27 pay (England & Wales NEPF) sits at £58,000-£67,000 across three spine points, plus London weighting where applicable.

Median £63,000 · range £55,000–£73,000

Grade 7 is the first genuinely senior policy grade — branch head, team lead, senior analyst. Pay range £55–73k national, £60–80k in Treasury/CO (2024/25).

Median £65,000 · range £45,000–£150,000

UK Independent Financial Advisers are split between employed (at network firms or banks) earning £45,000-£90,000, and self-employed practice owners earning £80,000-£200,000+. Most carry Level 4 Diploma (DipFA) minimum, many Level 6 Chartered.

Median £65,000 · range £45,000–£120,000

UK Financial Services Compliance Officers monitor FCA / PRA regulatory obligations across banking, asset management, fintech and insurance. Typical pay £45,000-£100,000+, with significant variance by sector (banking + asset management premium) + ICA / CISI qualifications.

Median £65,048 · range £65,048–£65,048

ST3-5 covers mid-specialty training, typically registrar grade. Basic pay £65,048 (BMA 2016 contract nodal point 4, England) plus rota uplifts.

Median £68,000 · range £48,000–£130,000

Newly-qualified ACAs in Big 4 London earn £55–65k in 2024; regional firms £45–55k. Progression to manager (3–5 yrs PQ): £65–85k. Senior manager / director (5-10 yrs): £90–170k.

Median £70,000 · range £30,000–£150,000

UK Chartered Tax Adviser is the senior tax-qualification administered by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). Trainee £30,000-£40,000, newly-qualified CTA £50,000-£65,000, manager/director £80,000-£150,000+ at Big-4 and senior boutiques.

Median £71,975 · range £66,582–£77,368

Band 8b covers directorate-level managers, senior consultant AHPs and assistant directors. 2026/27 AfC pay £66,582-£77,368 across entry, mid (year 2) and top (year 5).

Median £72,000 · range £60,000–£90,000

Deputy heads sit on the Leadership Pay Range. The 2026/27 statutory minimum for any Leadership post is £51,773 (RoE) rising to £143,796 at the top of the range; schools set local ranges within that span based on size/ISR group. Inner London the statutory range is £61,554-£153,490. Specific pay depends on school size, ISR group and governing-body award.

Median £72,000 · range £58,000–£85,000

Senior SWE (5+ years experience, technical ownership, mentoring) typical range £58–85k UK private-sector, £90–140k+ at London scale-ups or US tech London offices. Firmly into the 40% tax band.

Median £73,992 · range £73,992–£73,992

ST6-8 covers the final years of specialty training (senior registrar grade in many specialties). Basic pay £73,992 (BMA 2016 contract nodal point 5, England).

Median £75,000 · range £68,000–£82,000

Grade 6 is the most senior delegated grade below the Senior Civil Service (SCS). Typical 2026/27 pay £68,000-£82,000 covering deputy directors, senior policy leads and head-of-function roles.

Median £75,000 · range £30,000–£150,000

UK actuaries train via the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) over 4-7 years. Trainee pay £30,000-£45,000, newly-qualified FIA £60,000-£75,000, senior actuary £85,000-£120,000, Chief Actuary £140,000+. Most roles are in insurance, pensions, investment.

Median £75,000 · range £45,000–£250,000

UK Charity Chief Executives earn highly variable pay tied to charity income (Charity Commission data). Small charities (<£1m income): £45k-£65k. Mid charities (£1m-£10m): £65k-£100k. Large national charities (£10m-£100m income): £100k-£180k. Largest UK charities (Cancer Research, Macmillan, Save the Children): £180k-£280k.

Median £75,000 · range £40,000–£150,000

UK UX Researchers conduct qualitative + quantitative research across product, design and customer insights teams. 2026/27 pay: Junior £40,000-£55,000, Mid £55,000-£75,000, Senior £75,000-£100,000, Principal £100,000-£140,000+, with significant FAANG-equivalent premium.

Median £75,000 · range £63,000–£115,000

HMPPS Prison Governors sit on Senior Operational Leader bands. Smaller prisons (Band 8): £63,000-£75,000. Mid-size prisons (Band 9): £75,000-£90,000. Large complex prisons (Band 10): £90,000-£115,000.

Median £75,000 · range £50,000–£200,000

UK NHS dentists work as self-employed associates under General Dental Services (GDS) contracts, paid per Unit of Dental Activity (UDA). UDA values typically £20-£35; a full-time associate completing 5,000-9,000 UDAs grosses £125,000-£252,000 a year before practice costs. The BDA 2023 survey put average net associate earnings at approximately £65,000 (after lab fees, practice license, indemnity, GDC).

Median £78,000 · range £45,000–£180,000

UK Product Managers work across SaaS, fintech, ecommerce and enterprise software. 2026/27 pay: Associate PM £45k-£60k, PM £65k-£85k, Senior PM £85k-£110k, Principal £115k-£150k, Director £140k-£200k+, with significant equity premium at FAANG-equivalent firms.

Median £85,000 · range £62,061–£135,229

UK Headteachers sit on Leadership Pay Range (STPCD L18-L43). 2026/27 pay typically £62,000-£135,000 across school size + complexity. Small primary L18: £62,061. Large secondary L43: £135,229. Plus London weighting where applicable.

Median £85,557 · range £79,504–£91,609

Band 8c covers senior service managers, deputy chief AHPs and consultant clinicians on the managerial track. 2026/27 AfC pay £79,504-£91,609.

Median £95,000 · range £75,000–£130,000

Engineering managers (6-12 direct reports, team responsibility) typically earn £75–120k UK private-sector, £120–200k+ at US-HQ tech firms in London. Typically in 40% tax band with PA-taper risk above £100k.

Median £95,000 · range £60,000–£180,000

UK Sales Engineers (also called Solutions Consultants, Pre-Sales Engineers) earn base £60k-£110k plus on-target earnings (OTE) bonus 20-40%. Total compensation £75k-£155k typical, with significant variance by sector (security, AI infrastructure, fintech infrastructure pays at top end).

Median £95,000 · range £40,000–£220,000

UK commercial airline pilots earn from £40,000 (regional First Officer) to over £220,000 (senior easyJet Captain). British Airways Captains £100,000-£167,000+; senior long-haul exceed £200,000. easyJet post-2024 BALPA deal pays FOs £68,000-£98,000 and Captains £170,000-£220,000 - now one of the highest-paying A320 operators in Europe with RPI-linked pay rises.

Median £95,390 · range £76,038–£114,743

Salaried GPs in England have a BMA-recommended pay range of £76,038-£114,743 for 2025/26; GP partners are self-employed and share practice profit, so their income varies and is often higher. Registrars (GP trainees) earn less on the doctors-in-training scale. SOC 2020 2211 (generalist medical practitioners).

Median £98,729 · range £78,699–£118,759

BMA recommended salaried GP pay range for 2026/27 in England rose to £78,699-£118,759 after the DDRB 54th Report 3.5% uplift (up from £76,038-£114,743 in 2025/26). Salaried GPs (employed by GP partners or PCNs) sit between newly qualified at the bottom of the range and senior or extended-hours GPs at the top.

Median £101,585 · range £94,356–£108,814

Band 8d covers deputy directors, lead consultants and head-of-department roles. 2026/27 AfC pay £94,356-£108,814 - straddles the £100,000 personal allowance taper.

Median £110,000 · range £60,000–£280,000

Senior solicitors (5+ PQE, pre-partner) typical pay: regional £60–85k, Magic Circle £120–170k, US London £210–280k+. Partnership track at City firms from 7–10 PQE.

Median £110,000 · range £60,000–£250,000

UK B2B SaaS Account Executives earn base £50,000-£100,000 plus commission with 50-100% on-target earnings ratio. Total comp £75k-£200k+ typical, with top SaaS reps (Snowflake, Stripe, Databricks) reaching £250k+ when hitting accelerator quotas.

Median £110,000 · range £55,000–£250,000

Locum GPs are self-employed GPs filling sessions at GP practices and PCNs on an ad-hoc basis. BMA guidance for 2026 places rates at £80-£120/hour, with a standard locum "session" defined as an agreed block of around 4 hours of clinical work plus paperwork. The BMA Sessional + Locum committee publishes recommended pre-session checklists; there is no nationally fixed rate - it is negotiated per session.

Median £121,283 · range £112,782–£129,783

Band 9 covers executive directors, chief AHPs and clinical executives. 2026/27 AfC pay £112,782-£129,783 - entirely inside the personal-allowance taper, with the top of the band approaching the £125,140 additional-rate threshold.

Median £127,602 · range £109,725–£180,000

Consultant is the senior career grade post-CCT. NHS England 2026/27 pay range £109,725-£145,478 (BMA 2003 contract), with progression across 5 thresholds over 14 years. London, private practice and Clinical Excellence Awards add substantially.