UK Average Advertised Salary

This is the average advertised salary for all jobs listed in the UK between January 2025 and January 2026:

£40,122.52

This is an increase of £536.03 when compared to January 2024 to January 2025 when the average advertised UK salary was £39,586.50.

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 £40,122.52 by £1,394.22 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 36,034 new UK Jobs posted each week, or 156,145 each month.

The busiest month for new permanent jobs in the UK is January, whilst the quietest month is June.

The busiest month for new contract jobs is also January, and the quietest month is May.

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.