Average salary in the
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What is the average salary in the United Kingdom?

The median full-time annual salary in the United Kingdom is approximately £31,461.

Are there regional variations in the UK’s average wage?

Yes, the average salary is higher in and around London and in some of the larger cities like Manchester, Birmingham, Belfast and Edinburgh.

How does the average salary in the UK compare to surrounding countries?

The average salary in the UK ranks 14th in the world. It is higher than Spain, Italy, France, Sweden and Finland but lower than Ireland, Belgium, Germany, and The Netherlands.

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What is the median income for tech workers in the UK?

The average salary for tech workers varies by job role and location:

Average software engineer salary in the UK: £48,842.
Average front-end developer salary in the UK: £55,803.
Average technical lead salary in the UK: £67,943.

What is the median income for engineers in the UK?

The average salary for engineers in the United Kingdom is £35,580. However, it is worth noting that the actual amount varies depending on the location and industry.

What is the median income for salespeople in the UK?

The average salary for salespeople in the United Kingdom is £27,238. However, it is worth considering that salespeople will usually expect to earn commission and bonuses on top of their salary.

What is the median income for my industry in the UK?

The average salary in the United Kingdom varies depending on location, job role, and industry. Contact us for a free consultation for your hiring project.

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FAQs

My budget is less than the average salary in the United Kingdom. How can I still hire the talent I need?

Offering graduate roles is a good way to recruit talented employees with good qualifications that need experience of working in a specific industry or role.

For some job roles, you may be able to hire under the apprenticeship scheme if you are able to provide on-the-job training and allow the employee time to attend college. You can check eligible roles at https://www.gov.uk/employing-an-apprentice.

Where in the UK is the average salary lowest?

The region where the average salary is the lowest in the North East of England. The UK city with the lowest average salary is Southend.

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