Salary Intelligence
Salaries in United Kingdom by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in United Kingdom — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2025 data).
What is a good salary in United Kingdom?
Key facts
- National median: ~$52,824 gross ~$42,795 after tax (2025 data, 81% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$142,377/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$44,501 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2025)
$52,824 gross · $42,795 after tax · $44,501 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in United Kingdom
By take-home, the highest pay in United Kingdom is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $142,377 net after tax (4.3× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $225,709 | $142,377 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $208,726 | $133,376 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $168,091 | $111,778 |
| AI Engineer | $159,789 | $106,963 |
| Engineering Manager | $159,226 | $106,636 |
| Dentist | $153,701 | $103,431 |
| Product Manager | $131,315 | $90,448 |
| Data Engineer | $129,078 | $89,150 |
| Software Engineer | $127,076 | $87,989 |
| Cloud Engineer | $123,772 | $86,073 |
| DevOps Engineer | $123,401 | $85,858 |
| Pharmacist | $122,056 | $85,078 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $117,865 | $82,647 |
| Management Consultant | $112,961 | $79,803 |
| Data Scientist | $106,875 | $76,273 |
| Sales Manager | $101,315 | $73,049 |
| General Manager | $95,286 | $69,551 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $94,241 | $68,945 |
| Marketing Manager | $92,104 | $67,705 |
| Project Manager | $92,104 | $67,705 |
| Civil Engineer | $91,502 | $67,356 |
| UX Designer | $88,571 | $65,657 |
| Operations Manager | $86,856 | $64,662 |
| Physiotherapist | $85,356 | $63,791 |
| Business Analyst | $83,097 | $62,481 |
| HR Manager | $81,879 | $61,775 |
| Finance Analyst | $79,056 | $60,138 |
| University Lecturer | $76,591 | $58,708 |
| Remote Freelancer | $73,477 | $56,902 |
| Content Writer | $68,194 | $53,838 |
| Accountant | $63,841 | $50,728 |
| Hospitality Manager | $61,675 | $49,169 |
| Nurse | $58,548 | $46,917 |
| Teacher | $57,733 | $46,331 |
| Graphic Designer | $57,151 | $45,912 |
| Plumber | $56,222 | $45,242 |
| Electrician | $55,739 | $44,894 |
| Chef | $55,074 | $44,416 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ United Kingdom's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
United Kingdom salary estimates · Source: United Kingdom national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in United Kingdom
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$225,709
- Income tax−$83,332
- Net (after tax)$142,377
- Local prices+$5,676
- Real value$148,053
Keep rate 63% · net $142,377 · real value $148,053 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $225,709 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$83,332 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 63%. |
| Net (after tax) | $142,377 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$5,676 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $148,053 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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United Kingdom salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in United Kingdom?▾
The national median is about $52,824 gross (~$42,795 after tax) for 2025. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $99,664 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in United Kingdom?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in United Kingdom is estimated for cto / technology director, doctor (physician), senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in United Kingdom?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using United Kingdom's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these United Kingdom salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.