UK Average Salary Guide 2021/2022

Average UK Salary 2021/22

£31,447

AVERAGE UK SALARY 2021/22 Why are averages useful?

Averages can help you understand where you pay sits vs. the national average.

Does the average tell me what I should be earning?

Averages differ based on industry, job title and even age. Your age average is the best broad benchmark for your salary, followed by salary ranges for your particular role.

SALARY BY AGE

FULL TIME

Understand how your salary might change as you age As well as what others a similiar age to you earn on average

18-21

22-29

£19,248 per year

£29,549

30-39

40-49

£37,954

50-59 20-29

£26,778 £41,226

£43,230

60+

£35,596

18-21

£18,237

£19,966

22-29

£27,066

£31,647

30-39

£34,382

£40,283

40-49

£36,716

£47,535

50-59

£34,947

£45,607

60+

£30,181

£38,436

SALARY BY GENDER The gender pay gap in the UK is currently 14.9%

20-29 £26,778

That means that, on average, men earn 14.9% more than women.

You can see this gap more clearly when you compare the table on the left.

SALARY BY ROLE

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Find your role in the A-Z below to compare your salary, or click the link to search our online database.

Note that the figure is for the average based on full-time work.

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Time to upskill?

Increasing your skills, retraining or becoming the expert in your field is one way you can negotiate a higher salary.

On average, those with industry-relevant qualifications can look to earn more. In Energy and Water for example, those with a Level 2 qualification or above can earn up to 35% more than those without.

When you're looking to upskill, findcourses has a range of training options from over 2,000 providers that you can compare to find one at the right location, the right price and the right duration to fit your needs.

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