Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services roles in the UK earn a median of £33,000 per year, equivalent to £17.28 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 13.7% 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 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £33,011/yr (0% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£33,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£17.28
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+13.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£ – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £38,500 |
| South East | £35,000 |
| East | £33,500 |
| Scotland | £33,500 |
| South West | £31,500 |
| North West | £31,500 |
| East Midlands | £31,500 |
| West Midlands | £31,500 |
| Wales | £31,500 |
| North East | £31,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £31,000 |
| UK | £33,000 |
Annual pay grew by +13.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
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.
The median salary for a Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services in the UK is £33,000 per year (about £17.28 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services earn between £ and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services pay rose by 13.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services is in London, at £38,500 per year.
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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.
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.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.