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Careers Advisor Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a careers advisor earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£27,075 per year

per year in United Kingdom · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Careers Advisor salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical careers advisor pay across the UK. Careers Advisor pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for careers advisors near United Kingdom

Compare average careers advisor pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage careers advisor salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£27,075 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£27,075 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£27,075 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£27,075 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£27,075 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about careers advisor pay in United Kingdom

How much does a careers advisor earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a careers advisor in United Kingdom is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for careers advisors?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for careers advisors. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire careers advisors in United Kingdom?

Live careers advisor openings in United Kingdom rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a careers advisor in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Careers Advisors in United Kingdom typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between careers advisor pay in United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

Careers Advisor jobs in United Kingdom

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