Youth work professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £37,000 per year, equivalent to £20.00 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 5.4% 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 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £36,620/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£37,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£20.00
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-5.4%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£30,500 – £40,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Youth work professionals across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £43,000 |
| South East | £38,500 |
| East | £37,500 |
| Scotland | £37,000 |
| South West | £35,000 |
| North West | £35,000 |
| East Midlands | £35,000 |
| West Midlands | £35,000 |
| Wales | £34,500 |
| North East | £34,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £34,500 |
| UK | £37,000 |
Annual pay fell by -5.4% from 2023 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Youth work professionals.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Youth work professionals in the UK is £37,000 per year (about £20.00 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Youth work professionals earn between £30,500 and £40,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Youth work professionals pay fell by -5.4% from 2023 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Youth work professionals is in London, at £43,000 per year.
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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.