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Salary guides by role

Compare broad starter and experienced pay ranges, then check the qualifications, location and responsibilities that can change an offer.

UK median full-time annual earnings, April 2025£39,039
National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over from April 2026£12.71/hour
Role salary guides

Compare UK pay ranges

Salary figures are broad UK guidance, not a guaranteed offer. Actual pay varies by location, employer, hours, qualifications and responsibility.

Customer Service

Customer Service Assistant

Customer service assistants answer questions, solve problems and support customers through phone, email, chat or face-to-face channels.

Typical broad range£20,000–£30,00037–40 hours a week
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Sales

Sales Representative

Sales representatives sell products or services, follow up leads and build relationships with new and existing customers.

Typical broad range£23,000–£50,00037–45 hours a week
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Technology

Software Developer

Software developers design, build, test and maintain programs, services and digital products.

Typical broad range£30,000–£75,00037–40 hours a week
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Finance

Private Practice Accountant

Private practice accountants prepare accounts, tax returns and financial information for businesses and individuals.

Typical broad range£25,000–£60,00037–39 hours a week
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Healthcare

Nurse

Nurses assess needs, deliver care, maintain records and work with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Typical broad range£32,000–£48,00037–42 hours a week
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Education

Secondary School Teacher

Secondary school teachers plan lessons, teach subjects, assess progress and support pupils aged 11 to 16 or 19.

Typical broad range£33,000–£51,00037–45 hours during term time
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Construction

Plumber

Plumbers install, maintain and repair water, heating and drainage systems in homes and commercial buildings.

Typical broad range£24,000–£46,00037–45 hours a week
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Construction

Electrician

Electricians install and maintain power, lighting, controls and renewable technologies in buildings and industrial settings.

Typical broad range£26,000–£45,00037–45 hours a week
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Logistics

Warehouse Worker

Warehouse workers receive, move, pick, pack and dispatch goods while maintaining stock accuracy and safe working practices.

Typical broad range£21,000–£30,00040–48 hours a week
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How to read a salary range

The lower figure is a broad starter estimate and the upper figure reflects more experienced work. It is not a promise that every vacancy will pay within that range.

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