Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services Pay Data UK — 2025

Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services roles in the UK earn a median of £35,000 per year, equivalent to £17.86 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 12.6% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £31,000 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £38,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £33,011/yr (6% above our computed national average).

Labour Market

Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.

Pay by Region

Annual pay for Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.

Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).

How Pay Has Changed Over Time

Annual pay grew by +12.6% from 2024 to 2025.

National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.

Year-on-Year Pay Change

Annual percentage change in median pay for Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services.

Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.

About Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

Managers and proprietors in this unit group plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of forestry, fishing, animal husbandry and related operations and establishments.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• determines financial, staffing and other short- and long-term needs
• manages and trains staff
• decides, or advises on, type of animal to be bred and/or trained, and selects, buys and trains animals accordingly
• plans and directs the establishment and maintenance of forest /woodland areas and regularly inspects forest work
• liaises with neighbouring landowners, contractors and local authorities
• oversees facilities such as visitor centres, nature trails, footpaths, etc.
• selects suitable breeding grounds for shellfish, sea and freshwater fish and purchases stock
• arranges rearing and feeding and ensures health of fish stocks
• oversees maintenance of equipment and fish habitats
• plans fishing voyages, maintains vessel/s and equipment and oversees operational safety
• arranges for sale of catch, liaises with onshore agents
• ensures observance of maritime laws and international fishing regulations

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Whilst no formal qualifications are required for proprietors in this area, forestry managers usually require a degree or equivalent qualification in forestry and prior relevant work experience. BTEC qualifications in fish farm management are available. Skippers of offshore fishing vessels require prior work experience and must undertake basic safety training by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Apprenticeships are available in some areas. Minimum age limits may apply in some areas of employment.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.