Average UK Salary 2025
Discover the latest full-time pay statistics, regional breakdowns, age demographics, and industry averages across the United Kingdom.
2025 UK Pay Demographics
Based on the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) projections and labour market trends, explore how earnings are distributed across the country.
National Averages
Full-time employee earnings across the United Kingdom
Salary by Age Group
Median full-time earnings by age bracket
Average Salary by UK Region
Geographical location remains one of the strongest indicators of earning potential in the UK. London and the South East continue to lead, while northern regions offer a lower cost of living to offset reduced nominal wages.
| UK Region | Median Full-Time | Mean Full-Time | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £44,500 | £52,300 | +25.3% |
| South East | £38,200 | £42,100 | +7.6% |
| Scotland | £36,100 | £38,900 | +1.7% |
| East of England | £35,800 | £38,500 | +0.8% |
| South West | £35,400 | £38,200 | -0.3% |
| North West | £34,200 | £36,800 | -3.6% |
| West Midlands | £33,900 | £36,400 | -4.5% |
| North East | £32,500 | £34,900 | -8.4% |
UK Salary FAQ
Everything you need to know about understanding wage statistics and how your pay compares to the national average.
In 2025, the median full-time salary in the UK is approximately £35,500, while the mean (average) full-time salary is around £38,100. The median is generally considered a more accurate representation of typical earnings, as it is not skewed by extremely high incomes.
The mean salary is calculated by adding all salaries together and dividing by the number of earners, which can be skewed by very high earners. The median salary is the exact middle point when all salaries are lined up from lowest to highest, providing a better picture of what a ‘typical’ worker earns.
London consistently has the highest average and median salaries in the UK, with a median full-time salary exceeding £44,000. This is followed by the South East and Scotland, while regions like the North East and North West typically report lower median earnings.
In the UK, earnings typically peak between the ages of 40 and 49, where the median full-time salary often exceeds £41,000. After this age bracket, earnings may gradually decline as some individuals reduce their working hours or transition toward retirement.