Leisure and sports managers and proprietors roles in the UK earn a median of £35,500 per year, equivalent to £16.63 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 6.1% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £25,500 in North East to £40,000 in North West. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £36,026/yr (1% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£35,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£16.63
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+6.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£28,500 – £42,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Leisure and sports managers and proprietors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| North West | £40,000 |
| South East | £39,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £38,000 |
| London | £37,000 |
| East | £37,000 |
| West Midlands | £35,500 |
| East Midlands | £34,500 |
| Wales | £34,000 |
| South West | £31,000 |
| Scotland | £31,000 |
| North East | £25,500 |
| UK | £35,500 |
Annual pay grew by +6.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Leisure and sports managers and proprietors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Leisure and sports managers and proprietors in the UK is £35,500 per year (about £16.63 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Leisure and sports managers and proprietors earn between £28,500 and £42,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Leisure and sports managers and proprietors pay rose by 6.1% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Leisure and sports managers and proprietors is in North West, at £40,000 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Leisure and sports managers organise and proprietors, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources required for the provision of sporting, artistic, theatrical and other recreational and amenity services.
Both graduate and non-graduate entry is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided. Apprenticeships at level 3 and NVQs/SVQs at levels 3 and 4 are available in relevant areas. Professional qualifications may also be required for some posts.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.