Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Salary in East of England
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£29,375
Mean
£30,059
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,375 |
| Mean | £30,059 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£535
Mean £542
Hourly
£13.33
Mean £14.41
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £535 | £542 |
| Hourly | £13.33 | £14.41 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in East of England is £2,658/month. Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists earn 8% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Education sector are £620/week. Earnings grew +3.0% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 68% of Careers advisers work full-time (national average)
- 12% are self-employed (national average)
- 95.1% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£29,375
Full-time (mean)
£30,059
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,375 |
| Mean | £30,059 |
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