Actuaries, economists and statisticians roles in the UK earn a median of £51,000 per year, equivalent to £25.60 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 0.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £35,000 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £68,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £53,342/yr (4% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£51,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£25.60
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-0.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£40,500 – £67,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Actuaries, economists and statisticians across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £68,500 |
| South East | £56,000 |
| East | £54,500 |
| South West | £51,000 |
| East Midlands | £51,000 |
| West Midlands | £51,000 |
| North East | £50,000 |
| North West | £47,000 |
| Scotland | £44,500 |
| Wales | £42,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £35,000 |
| UK | £51,000 |
Annual pay fell by -0.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Actuaries, economists and statisticians.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Actuaries, economists and statisticians in the UK is £51,000 per year (about £25.60 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Actuaries, economists and statisticians earn between £40,500 and £67,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Actuaries, economists and statisticians pay fell by -0.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Actuaries, economists and statisticians is in London, at £68,500 per year.
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Actuaries, economists and statisticians apply theoretical principles and practical techniques to assess risk and formulate probabilistic outcomes in order to inform economic and business policy, and to analyse and interpret data used to assist in the formulation of financial, business and economic policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.
Entry is most common with a relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Professional qualifications are available and mandatory for actuarial occupations.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.