Professional occupations salary in United Kingdom
The median professional occupations salary is £48,739 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Professional occupations salary by region
Pay trend
Up 15.0% from 2023 to 2026.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Professional occupations salary FAQs
What is the average Professional occupations salary in United Kingdom?
The median Professional occupations salary in United Kingdom is £48,739 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of professional occupationss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Professional occupations earn per year in the UK?
Pay typically ranges from about £30,622 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £83,624 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £48,739.
Do Professional occupations salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £57,057, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Professional occupations salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.