Arts officers, producers and directors Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 11,000 employees
Median
£37,864
Mean
£41,780
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £37,864 |
| Mean | £41,780 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£728
Mean £832
Hourly
£20.35
Mean £23.05
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £728 | £832 |
| Hourly | £20.35 | £23.05 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in London is £3,042/month. Arts officers, producers and directors earn 4% 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
- 88% of Arts officers, producers work full-time · vs 84% nationally
- 46% are self-employed · vs 48% nationally
- 79% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 87% nationally
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£37,864
Female
£35,694
Mean annual pay
All employees
£41,780
Female
£36,230
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £37,864 | £35,694 |
| Mean | £41,780 | £36,230 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£39,781
Full-time (mean)
£44,955
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £39,781 |
| Mean | £44,955 |
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