Average Salary UK 2025

The average salary in the UK for 2025 is £35,464 (median) or £43,800 (mean). The median is generally considered more representative as it's not skewed by extremely high earners. This varies significantly by age, region, and industry. London has the highest average at £44,370.

A "good" salary depends on your circumstances and location. Generally, anything above £46,000 puts you in the top 25% of UK earners. In London, you'd need closer to £55,000 for the same standard of living. A salary of £62,000+ puts you in the top 10% nationally.

Use our average salary calculator above to compare your earnings. Enter your annual salary and compare it to the UK median of £35,464. You can also compare by age group and region to get a more accurate picture. Remember to consider factors like experience, qualifications, and industry.

The mean (£43,800) is higher than the median (£35,464) because it's pulled up by very high earners. A small number of people earning £500,000+ significantly increases the average. The median gives a better picture of what a "typical" person earns, as it's the middle point where 50% earn more and 50% earn less.

To be in the top 10% of UK earners, you need to earn approximately £62,000 or more per year. This puts you in the higher rate tax bracket (40%). The top 5% earn £87,000+ and the top 1% earn £180,000+. These figures are based on full-time employee data.