Salaries by job in the United Kingdom 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in the United Kingdom 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | £5,215 | £3,904 | +51% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | £4,474 | £3,475 | +29% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | £3,564 | £2,860 | +3% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | £3,564 | £2,860 | +3% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | £3,194 | £2,593 | −8% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | £2,803 | £2,311 | −19% |
| Office and administrative staff | £2,768 | £2,287 | −20% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | £2,322 | £1,965 | −33% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | £1,744 | £1,549 | −50% |
| All employees (median) | £3,460 | £2,785 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, £3,460 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in the United Kingdom?
Managers: typically £5,215 gross a month, £3,904 net.
Which jobs pay the least in the United Kingdom?
Elementary jobs: typically £1,744 gross a month, £1,549 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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