Quick Answer — 2026-27

Software engineers average £65,347/year (take-home £45,713/year). IT sector grew 13.5% in 2025-26 — the highest of any UK sector. Nurses average £36,000 (take-home £27,454/year). Data: ONS ASHE / Adzuna UK Job Market Report April 2026.

ONS ASHE 2025 · Adzuna April 2026

UK Salary by Job Title 2026-27
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Find take-home pay for your specific job title. 20 roles with entry, mid and senior salary ranges. 2026-27 HMRC rates.

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GP Doctor
NHS / Healthcare
Avg salary
£98,000
Take-home/yr
£64,457
Take-home/mo
£5,371.00
Entry → Senior
£70,000–£120,000
GP salaried average £65,000–£100,000. Contractor GPs typically £115,000+.
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Dentist
NHS / Healthcare
Avg salary
£75,000
Take-home/yr
£51,807
Take-home/mo
£4,317.00
Entry → Senior
£50,000–£100,000
Private dentistry demand rising. NHS dental contract based on Units of Dental Activity.
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Software Engineer
IT & Technology
Avg salary
£65,347
Take-home/yr
£46,498
Take-home/mo
£3,875.00
Entry → Senior
£45,000–£90,000
IT sector grew 13.5% in 2025-26 — the highest of any UK sector (Adzuna April 2026).
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Solicitor
Finance & Legal
Avg salary
£56,296
Take-home/yr
£41,520
Take-home/mo
£3,460.00
Entry → Senior
£35,000–£80,000
Legal sector avg £56,296. Magic Circle salaries up to £150,000+.
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Project Manager
Business & Management
Avg salary
£55,000
Take-home/yr
£40,807
Take-home/mo
£3,401.00
Entry → Senior
£38,000–£75,000
Project management roles growing across IT, construction and finance.
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Architect
Engineering
Avg salary
£55,000
Take-home/yr
£40,807
Take-home/mo
£3,401.00
Entry → Senior
£35,000–£75,000
Chartered architect typically 7-10 years post-graduation. RIBA Part III required.
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Pharmacist
NHS / Healthcare
Avg salary
£51,000
Take-home/yr
£38,243
Take-home/mo
£3,187.00
Entry → Senior
£35,000–£65,000
NHS Band 7–8 pharmacists in high demand. Retail sector also competitive.
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Civil Engineer
Engineering
Avg salary
£50,000
Take-home/yr
£37,520
Take-home/mo
£3,127.00
Entry → Senior
£30,000–£70,000
Infrastructure investment driving civil engineering demand. Chartered status adds premium.
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Marketing Manager
Business & Management
Avg salary
£48,000
Take-home/yr
£36,160
Take-home/mo
£3,013.00
Entry → Senior
£32,000–£70,000
Digital marketing skills at premium. CMO salaries £80,000–£150,000.
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Accountant
Finance & Legal
Avg salary
£45,000
Take-home/yr
£34,120
Take-home/mo
£2,843.00
Entry → Senior
£30,000–£65,000
Finance sector avg salary £56,296. Chartered accountants in high demand.
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HR Manager
Business & Management
Avg salary
£45,000
Take-home/yr
£34,120
Take-home/mo
£2,843.00
Entry → Senior
£30,000–£65,000
HR Business Partner roles growing with hybrid working demand.
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Plumber
Trades & Construction
Avg salary
£42,000
Take-home/yr
£32,080
Take-home/mo
£2,673.00
Entry → Senior
£28,000–£58,000
Shortage of qualified plumbers drives premium rates across the UK.
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Data Analyst
IT & Technology
Avg salary
£42,000
Take-home/yr
£32,080
Take-home/mo
£2,673.00
Entry → Senior
£28,000–£60,000
Data skills at premium. Data analyst to senior scientist £42k–£90k+ range.
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Teacher
Education
Avg salary
£41,333
Take-home/yr
£31,626
Take-home/mo
£2,636.00
Entry → Senior
£32,916–£50,471
Teacher pay award 2026-27: 5.5% increase for most scales.
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Electrician
Trades & Construction
Avg salary
£40,000
Take-home/yr
£30,720
Take-home/mo
£2,560.00
Entry → Senior
£28,000–£55,000
Trade & Construction avg £54,552 (Adzuna). Electricians in demand with housing targets.
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Police Officer
Public Sector
Avg salary
£38,748
Take-home/yr
£29,868
Take-home/mo
£2,489.00
Entry → Senior
£29,907–£54,000
Police constable pay reviewed 2026-27. Starting salary varies by force.
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HGV Lorry Driver
Transport & Logistics
Avg salary
£38,000
Take-home/yr
£29,360
Take-home/mo
£2,447.00
Entry → Senior
£28,000–£48,000
HGV driver shortage driving wages up. CPC licence required.
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Physiotherapist
NHS / Healthcare
Avg salary
£37,338
Take-home/yr
£28,909
Take-home/mo
£2,409.00
Entry → Senior
£29,000–£46,000
NHS Band 5-6 physiotherapists. Growing private sector demand.
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Nurse (Band 5-6)
NHS / Healthcare
Avg salary
£36,000
Take-home/yr
£28,000
Take-home/mo
£2,333.00
Entry → Senior
£27,055–£43,742
NHS nursing vacancies at record level. Band 5 starts £29,970, Band 6 £37,338 in 2026-27.
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Social Worker
Public Sector
Avg salary
£36,000
Take-home/yr
£28,000
Take-home/mo
£2,333.00
Entry → Senior
£28,000–£44,000
Local authority social workers in chronic shortage across the UK.
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Salary by Sector 2026-27

SectorAverage SalaryTake-Home/yr (5% pension)Growth 2025-26
IT & Technology£53,674£40,078+13.5%
Finance & Legal£50,648£37,983+8.4%
NHS / Healthcare£59,168£43,100+5.5%
Engineering£52,500£39,353+6.2%
Business & Management£49,333£37,066+4.8%
Education£41,333£31,626+5.5%
Trades & Construction£41,000£31,400+11.2%
Public Sector£37,374£28,934+4.1%
Transport & Logistics£38,000£29,360+3.8%

Source: Adzuna UK Job Market Report April 2026 · ONS ASHE 2025 · Growth figures are annual change in average advertised salary.

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