UK Average Advertised Salary

This is the average advertised salary for all jobs listed in the UK between March 2024 and March 2025:

£39,743.05

This is an increase of £2,071.64 when compared to March 2023 to March 2024 when the average advertised UK salary was £37,671.41.

Inflation Adjusted Average Advertised Salary

When comparing salaries across different time periods, adjusting for inflation is essential for making meaningful comparisons. Inflation erodes the purchasing power of money over time. When you don't account for inflation, you might think you have more money than you actually do.

Considering the inflation-adjusted values, we can see that inflation in the UK has reduced the real purchasing power of £39,743.05 by £1,418.03 in the last 12 months.

We use the most recent consumer price inflation data provided by the Office for National Statistics .

Total UK Jobs Listed by Month

In this graph, we have compiled data on the total number of listed jobs in the UK for the last 12 months, broken down by month. By examining the trends in job listings, we can gain valuable insights into the current state of the job market and whether the UK is experiencing growth or decline. Whether you are a job seeker, a recruiter, or simply interested in tracking the economic recovery, this graph provides a snapshot of the current job market in the UK.

Last 12 Month Total UK Jobs

On average, there are 46,100 new UK Jobs posted each week, or 199,767 each month.

The busiest month for new permanent jobs in the UK is October, whilst the quietest month is December.

The busiest month for new contract jobs is July, and the quietest month is also December.

Last 12 Month Total Listed Jobs

Highest Paying Jobs By Sector

Taking all the jobs in the sector, the salary shown is the average across all of those jobs for the past 12 months.

Click on any sector to see all the job roles within that sector.