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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.

Lower (p10)
£30,622
Median (p50)
£48,739
Top (p90)
£83,624
Sample size
5,682,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£30,622
p25£38,414
Median£48,739
p75£62,891
Top (p90)£83,624
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Professional occupations salary by region

London£57,057
Scotland£49,296
United Kingdom£48,739
East of England£48,526
South East£48,306
West Midlands£47,210
North West£46,854
South West£46,348
Wales£45,636
East Midlands£44,962

Pay trend

Up 15.0% from 2023 to 2026.

£43,3412023
£46,5252024
£48,7392025
£49,8592026

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.

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