Artists Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£40,779
Mean
£44,582
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £40,779 |
| Mean | £44,582 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£784
Mean £787
Hourly
£21.03
Mean £21.78
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £784 | £787 |
| Hourly | £21.03 | £21.78 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in London is £3,042/month. Artists earn 12% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Arts, entertainment and recreation sector are £581/week. Earnings grew +9.0% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 69% of Artists work full-time (national average)
- 90% are self-employed (national average)
- 70% 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)
£40,779
Full-time (mean)
£44,582
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £40,779 |
| Mean | £44,582 |
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