Environment professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £42,000 per year, equivalent to £21.82 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 15.9% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £33,000 in South West to £48,000 in South East. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £43,362/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£42,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£21.82
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+15.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,000 – £50,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Environment professionals across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| South East | £48,000 |
| Scotland | £45,500 |
| London | £44,000 |
| East | £42,000 |
| West Midlands | £41,500 |
| North West | £41,500 |
| Wales | £41,000 |
| North East | £41,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £40,500 |
| East Midlands | £35,000 |
| South West | £33,000 |
| UK | £42,000 |
Annual pay grew by +15.9% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Environment professionals.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Environment professionals in the UK is £42,000 per year (about £21.82 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Environment professionals earn between £32,000 and £50,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Environment professionals pay rose by 15.9% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Environment professionals is in South East, at £48,000 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Environment professionals investigate, address, and advise on a variety of terrestrial and marine environment and resource management issues, including the development and implementation of environmental policies and remedies that address the impacts of human activities and industrial processes on the environment.
A good degree in a relevant subject is normally a minimum entry qualification, and some employers will require a postgraduate qualification. Relevant work experience to complement academic qualifications is highly desirable. Professional qualifications across a wide range of areas of work are available
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.