Professional occupations Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£46,169
per year
Hourly Rate
£22.20
per hour
Mean Salary
£50,604
per year
Salary Range
Professional occupations salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £24,65525th: £34,407Median: £46,16975th: £60,91090th: £80,002
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £46,169 |
| Monthly | £3,847 |
| Fortnightly | £1,776 |
| Weekly | £888 |
| Daily | £178 |
| Hourly | £22.20 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £24,655 | £2,055 | Entry level |
| 25th | £34,407 | £2,867 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £46,169 | £3,847 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £60,910 | £5,076 | Experienced |
| 90th | £80,002 | £6,667 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Professional occupations in the UK is £46,169, equating to £3,847 per month or £22.20 per hour.
Salaries range from £24,655 at entry level (10th percentile) to £80,002 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £55,347.
Professional occupations is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £46,169 is comfortably above the overall median.
Compare Professional occupations Salary
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Managers in transport and distribution | £46,143 | £22.18 |
| Chartered and certified accountants | £46,242 | £22.23 |
| Secondary education teaching professionals | £46,367 | £22.29 |
| Crane drivers | £45,971 | £22.10 |
| Managers in logistics | £45,929 | £22.08 |
| Construction project managers and related professionals | £46,430 | £22.32 |
| Aircraft maintenance and related trades | £46,545 | £22.38 |
| Energy plant operatives | £46,597 | £22.40 |
| Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c. | £45,720 | £21.98 |
| Education managers | £46,732 | £22.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Professional occupations salary in the UK?
The median Professional occupations salary in the United Kingdom is £46,169 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Professional occupations earn per hour?
A Professional occupations earns approximately £22.20 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Professional occupations?
A Professional occupations earns approximately £3,847 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Professional occupations a well-paid job in the UK?
Professional occupations is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £46,169 is comfortably above the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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