Conservation professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £38,000 per year, equivalent to £19.89 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 6.9% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £33,000 in Scotland to £47,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £40,083/yr (5% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£38,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£19.89
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+6.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£31,500 – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Conservation professionals across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £47,000 |
| East | £43,500 |
| South West | £38,500 |
| East Midlands | £38,500 |
| West Midlands | £38,000 |
| North East | £38,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £37,500 |
| North West | £37,000 |
| South East | £35,000 |
| Wales | £34,000 |
| Scotland | £33,000 |
| UK | £38,000 |
Annual pay grew by +6.9% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Conservation professionals.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Conservation professionals in the UK is £38,000 per year (about £19.89 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Conservation professionals earn between £31,500 and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Conservation professionals pay rose by 6.9% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Conservation professionals is in London, at £47,000 per year.
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Conservation professionals are responsible for ensuring that landscapes, habitats and species are protected and enhanced via appropriate management and conservation. They promote public understanding and awareness of the natural environment and help to develop and implement appropriate policies to achieve these objectives.
Entrants normally require a degree in a relevant subject, sometimes with a related postgraduate qualification. Entry is also possible with a relevant BTEC/SQA Award or HND. Prior practical work experience (which may be obtained on a voluntary basis) is needed for most posts. Additional on-the-job training is available
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.