Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 14,000 employees
25th percentile
£20,455
Median
£27,570
Mean
£27,160
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | £20,455 |
| Median | £27,570 |
| Mean | £27,160 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£526
Mean £527
Hourly
£15.50
Mean £16.78
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £526 | £527 |
| Hourly | £15.50 | £16.78 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
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
- 12% are self-employed
- 95.1% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Live job listings
Salary ranges from active postings on Reed and Adzuna.
No live listings found right now. Check back tomorrow after the daily refresh.
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in other regions
Related roles in HR, Training and Other Vocational Associate Guidance Professionals
Other published roles in this occupation group. View category overview →