What is the average salary in the UK?

The average salary in the UK was £35,828 per year, around £2,985 per month in 2024. Indians working in the UK can earn around £35,000 or INR 37 Lakh per year. In 2025, the average salary in the UK is approximately £37,430, around £3,119 per month. Based on a full-working year of 2024, the average weekly wage is about £689 with an hourly rate of around £17.2.  A good salary in the UK depends mainly on where an applicant resides. For example, If someone lives in London, a wage of £45,000 can be considered reasonable. In smaller cities, a salary of £30,000 is considered good.
 

In 2023, the average salary in London was £42,000, or £3,500 per month, before taxes. This is significantly higher than the national average.
 

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Average salaries in the UK for Full-time Employers in 2025

According to the Office of National Statistics data, the average weekly earnings for full-time employees across different industries are broken down. This data shows how much of the average income in the UK in each field typically makes per week, such as:

Industry	Average Weekly Earnings in £
Real Estate Activities	645
Other Manufacturing	633
Food Products, Beverage and Tobacco	611
Financial & Insurance Activities	1,356.00
Mining & Quarrying	1,228.00
Information & Communication	1,134.00
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities	954
Chemicals & Man-made Fibres	908
Electricity, Gas & Water Supply	829
Engineering & Allied Industries	796
Wholesale Trade	761
Construction	723
Basic Metals & Metal Products	703
Public Administration	694
Transport & Storage	685
Administrative & Support Service Activities	574
Health & Social Work	547
Education	535
Textiles, Leather & Clothing	496
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing	482
Other Service Activities	468
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	467
Retail Trade & Repairs	408
Accommodation & Food Service Activities	309

 

What are the highest-paying jobs in the UK?

Below are jobs roles that experts take on while relocating and working in the UK:

Highest paying jobs in the UK	Salaries
Customer Support Specialist	£23,410
UX Designer	£34,278
Digital Marketing Specialist	£29,537
Data Analyst	£30,261
HR Generalist	£32,290
Senior Recruiter	£40,341
Project Manager (IT)	£48,649
Sales / Business Manager	£38,581
Software Engineer	£40,567

 

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Key Statistics that influence the average pay in the UK

The average wage statistics of the UK can vary depending on factors like industry and experience in the role.  Here are some key statistics that influence the average pay in the UK, such as:

• Experience: The more expertise, the higher the pay
• Education: Salary can differ based on education level
• Location: Metropolitan and major cities offer higher salaries
• Economic factors affecting salaries: The salaries can depend on the demand and salary of the workforce in the job market; government policies and prevailing interest rates can impact the regular pay
• Working conditions: Some jobs require individuals to perform tasks that may expose them to specific health risks that can affect salaries in the UK
• Employer: The size and number of employers in the company affect the pay scale of the employee.

 

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