Salaries in the Health and social care associate professionals group range from £24,500 to £35,000 per year across 13 occupations, based on official ONS ASHE data. The highest-paying role is Housing officers at a median of £35,000/year. Click any occupation below to see regional breakdowns, year-on-year pay trends, and hourly rates.
| Occupation | Median Annual Pay | Year-on-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Housing officers | £35,000 | +2.9% |
| Youth and community workers | £34,000 | +3.0% |
| Child and early years officers | £32,000 | +3.2% |
| Counsellors | £32,000 | +3.2% |
| Health associate professionals n.e.c. | £31,000 | +1.6% |
| Pharmaceutical technicians | £30,500 | +3.4% |
| Medical and dental technicians | £30,500 | +1.7% |
| Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. | £30,500 | +1.7% |
| Veterinary nurses | £29,500 | +3.5% |
| Dispensing opticians | £29,000 | +3.6% |
| Complementary health associate professionals | £29,000 | +3.6% |
| Higher level teaching assistants | £26,000 | +2.0% |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £24,500 | +2.1% |
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