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Official pay for 59 of 68 careers; 59 with a figure for the occupation itself or a public entry scale, the rest with the ILOSTAT average for the whole occupation group (careers in one group share that figure). Public entry pay is shown as a span when it depends on the post or stage (for example qualification, subject, or intern and community-service years), and sorted by the lower figure; other figures are converted to a month.
National minimum wage: GBP 1,981 a month (2024). Type: national floor. As reported to ILOSTAT; a newer rate may have been announced since. Employers may pay more. Source: ILOSTAT, International Labour Organization.
| Usual education | Plan | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 9K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Electrical Engineer | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (4 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 5.3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Statistician | Bachelor of Statistics (3 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 5K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Construction Manager | Degree in construction management or engineering (4 yrs) | Short-cycle tertiary to first degree or higher | GBP 5K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Software Developer | Coding bootcamp plus a portfolio (0.5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 5K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Web Developer | Online courses plus a portfolio (0.5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 5K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Medical Doctor | Medical degree (MBChB, MBBS or MD) (5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.9K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Policy Analyst | Master's in public policy (common) (1.5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.9K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Lawyer | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (4 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.8K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Network Engineer | Vendor networking certification (0.5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.7K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Management Consultant | MBA (common for senior roles) (1.5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.7K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Judge or Magistrate | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (4 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.6K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Pharmacist | Bachelor of Pharmacy (4 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.6K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | Security certification (entry to advanced) (0.5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.6K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Financial Analyst | Investment certification (e.g. CFA) (2 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.5K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| University Lecturer | Master's degree (minimum) (2 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Police Officer | Police training college (1 yr) | Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational training | GBP 4.4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Mechanical Engineer | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (4 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Civil Engineer | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (4 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Veterinarian | Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Accountant | Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) (2.5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.2K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Biomedical Engineer | Diploma in biomedical equipment technology (3 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.2K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Chemical Engineer | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (4 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.2K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Logistics Manager | Logistics or supply chain certification (1 yr) | Short-cycle tertiary to first degree or higher | GBP 4.2K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Secondary School Teacher | Bachelor of Education or a degree plus a teaching diploma (4 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.1K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Agronomist | Bachelor of Agriculture or Agronomy (4 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.1K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Microbiologist | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Biology (3 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4.1K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer | Aircraft maintenance training course (2 yrs) | Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational training | GBP 4.1K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Journalist | Diploma in journalism (2 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Public Health Officer | Master of Public Health (for senior roles) (2 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Architect | Bachelor of Architecture (5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Midwife | Post-nursing midwifery qualification (1.5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Primary School Teacher | Primary teaching certificate or diploma (2 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.9K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Physiotherapist | Diploma in physiotherapy (3 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.9K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Hotel Manager | Degree in hospitality or hotel management (3 yrs) | Short-cycle tertiary to first degree or higher | GBP 3.8K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Environmental Scientist | Degree in environmental science (3 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.8K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Social Worker | Diploma in social work (2 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.8K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Registered Nurse | Diploma in nursing (3 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.7K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Clinical Officer | Diploma in clinical medicine (3 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.6K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Chemist | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (3 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.5K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Industrial Chemist | Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry (3 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.5K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Film and Video Producer | Work up from production assistant (2 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.5K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Airline Pilot | Build flying hours, then airline training (2 yrs) | Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary) | GBP 3.5K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Electrician | Electrical apprenticeship or vocational certificate (2 yrs) | Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational training | GBP 3.4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Procurement Officer | Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) (1.5 yrs) | Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary) | GBP 3.3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Plumber | Plumbing apprenticeship or vocational certificate (2 yrs) | Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational training | GBP 3.3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Human Resources Officer | Professional HR certification (1 yr) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3.1K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| IT Support Technician | Entry-level IT certification (0.3 yrs) | Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary) | GBP 3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Welder and Fabricator | Welding certification for advanced work (0.5 yrs) | Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational training | GBP 3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Graphic Designer | Diploma in graphic design (2 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Carpenter | Carpentry apprenticeship or vocational certificate (2 yrs) | Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational training | GBP 3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Careers Counsellor | Career guidance certification (0.5 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 2.9K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Marketing Officer | Professional marketing certificate (1 yr) | First university degree or higher | GBP 2.9K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Photographer | Photography course plus a portfolio (0.5 yrs) | Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary) | GBP 2.9K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Early Childhood Teacher | Certificate or diploma in early childhood education (2 yrs) | First university degree or higher | GBP 2.8K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Chef | Certificate or diploma in culinary arts (1 yr) | Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary) | GBP 2.8K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | Diploma in medical laboratory technology (3 yrs) | Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary) | GBP 2.4K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Tour Guide | Tour guiding certificate (1 yr) | Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational training | GBP 2.3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Commercial Farmer | Certificate in agriculture or agribusiness (1 yr) | Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational training | GBP 2.3K occupation group, 2026 provisional | Plan a path |
| Agricultural Extension Officer | Diploma in agriculture (2 yrs) | Not recorded | No official figure | Plan a path |
| Content Creator | Publish consistently and build an audience (1 yr) | Not recorded | No official figure | Plan a path |
| Data Analyst | Professional data analytics certificate (0.5 yrs) | Not recorded | No official figure | Plan a path |
| Data Scientist | Master's in data science (common, not essential) (1.5 yrs) | Not recorded | No official figure | Plan a path |
| Entrepreneur | Incubator or accelerator programme (0.5 yrs) | Not recorded | No official figure | Plan a path |
| Project Manager | Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) (0.5 yrs) | Not recorded | No official figure | Plan a path |
| Quantity Surveyor | Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (4 yrs) | Not recorded | No official figure | Plan a path |
| Supply Chain Analyst | Degree in supply chain, business or engineering (3 yrs) | Not recorded | No official figure | Plan a path |
| UX Designer | UX course plus a portfolio (0.5 yrs) | Not recorded | No official figure | Plan a path |
Official pay scales of two large international employers with staff in United Kingdom, useful for comparing local pay. Their grades are not tied to particular occupations.
Salary range by grade for staff based in United Kingdom, per year (GBP). G1 or GA is the lowest grade.
| Grade | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 24,310 | 34,740 | 45,170 |
| GB | 27,490 | 39,270 | 51,050 |
| GC | 32,390 | 46,260 | 60,140 |
| GD | 40,100 | 57,290 | 74,480 |
| GE | 50,980 | 72,830 | 94,670 |
| GF | 69,280 | 98,970 | 128,660 |
| GG | 104,210 | 148,870 | 193,530 |
| GH | 148,240 | 211,770 | 275,290 |
| GI | 198,030 | 247,530 | 297,040 |
Source: World Bank Group, FY27 World Bank Group Salary Scale.
Net pay per year in US dollars at the main UN duty station in United Kingdom: the worldwide base salary (scale from January 2026) plus post adjustment of 76.4% (as of 1/Oct/2026), using ICSC’s formula. Ranges run from step 1 to the top regular step. General Service staff, hired locally, have separate local scales.
| Grade | Net pay here, USD | Base salary, USD |
|---|---|---|
| P-1 | 77,323–105,164 | 43,834–59,617 |
| P-2 | 98,865–131,665 | 56,046–74,640 |
| P-3 | 125,835–162,512 | 71,335–92,127 |
| P-4 | 151,752–191,368 | 86,027–108,485 |
| P-5 | 181,983–223,042 | 103,165–126,441 |
| D-1 | 208,069–256,327 | 117,953–145,310 |
| D-2 | 230,161–271,383 | 130,477–153,845 |
| ASG | 280,504 | 159,016 |
| USG | 305,828 | 173,372 |
Source: International Civil Service Commission, United Nations common system. Post adjustment: ICSC post adjustment classifications.
6,682 moves connect 938 occupations (68 guided careers plus O*NET occupations): 106 known moves with typical years from our career data, 5,526 from O*NET’s Related Occupations (O*NET 31.0, U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), 80 between careers sharing 30% or more of their skills (rare skills count more than common ones such as communication), and 970 entry routes. When a source gives no time for a move, we rank it as the length of the new career’s main qualification (for O*NET occupations, the minimum preparation time O*NET gives for its Job Zone) and say so. Ranking also counts one year for each change of job, so a direct route beats hopping through many similar jobs; times shown are never changed by this. A route uses at most three similarity links (moves with no published time), because chains of “similar” jobs drift; known moves are unlimited. Retraining directly for the goal is always shown as an option.
Pay: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT: Average monthly earnings of employees by sex and occupation (ISCO-08 major groups). Source: ILOSTAT, International Labour Organization. Nominal local currency; latest year since 2010 for each country. Usual education follows the ISCO-08 skill levels (ILO).