Welfare Professionals Salary Overview (2024/25)
SOC 246 · Updated May 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 148,000 employees
10th percentile
£18,851
25th percentile
£28,334
Median
£37,347
Mean
£36,178
75th percentile
£44,295
90th percentile
£50,255
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £18,851 |
| 25th percentile | £28,334 |
| Median | £37,347 |
| Mean | £36,178 |
| 75th percentile | £44,295 |
| 90th percentile | £50,255 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £41,650 | £41,809 |
| South East | £29,848 | £33,843 |
| East of England | £34,488 | £33,170 |
| South West | £30,870 | £31,662 |
| East Midlands | £28,634 | £30,640 |
| West Midlands | £36,498 | £34,653 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £33,786 | £34,452 |
| North West | £37,982 | £37,285 |
| North East | £38,221 | £35,106 |
| Wales | £37,995 | £36,929 |
| Scotland | £42,717 | £39,484 |
Roles in this category
3 published roles within Welfare Professionals.