2026/27 StatisticsAverage Salary in United Kingdom
Salary statistics and benchmarks for United Kingdom. See how your salary compares to averages by industry and experience level.
Average Gross Salary
£48,512
per year
Median Gross Salary
£39,039
per year
Average Net Salary
£38,448
per year
Median Net Salary
£31,628
per year
Average is higher than median because high earners pull the average up. Median represents the "middle" salary - half earn more, half earn less.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 years)
£28,000(£2,333/month)
Junior (2-5 years)
£34,000(£2,833/month)
Mid-Level (5-10 years)
£45,000(£3,750/month)
Senior (10-15 years)
£62,000(£5,167/month)
Expert (15+ years)
£85,000(£7,083/month)
Salary by Industry
1.Finance & Banking
£60,0002.Technology & IT
£55,0003.Professional Services
£52,0004.Engineering
£50,0005.Healthcare
£42,0006.Education
£40,0007.Marketing & Media
£38,0008.Retail & Hospitality
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Salary benchmarks are compiled from official statistics, labour-market releases, and country employment datasets. This page was last reviewed for United Kingdom 2026/27 data on April 27, 2026.
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Calculation notes
- Average and median salaries are gross annual estimates unless marked as net.
- Industry and experience bands are directional benchmarks, not guaranteed pay ranges.
- Figures can vary by region, company size, benefits, contract type, and bonus policy.