Youth work professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £38,000 per year, equivalent to £20.68 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 3.8% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £34,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £43,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £36,620/yr (4% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£38,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£20.68
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+3.8%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,000 – £44,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Annual pay for Youth work professionals across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
Annual pay grew by +3.8% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Youth work professionals.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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For employers & recruiters
Youth work professionals look after the welfare and support the development of young people.
Professional youth workers require an accredited qualification at degree level, recognised by the National Youth Agency. Experience working with young people may also be useful. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.