Dancers and choreographers roles in the UK earn a median of £29,000 per year, equivalent to £16.19 per hour as of 2024. The ONS national median for this occupation is £28,649/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£29,000
as of 2024
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£16.19
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
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No prior year data
Annual Pay Range
£27,500 – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about pay by region.
Median annual pay for Dancers and choreographers across available years.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Dancers and choreographers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Dancers and choreographers in the UK is £29,000 per year (about £16.19 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2024.
Most Dancers and choreographers earn between £27,500 and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
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Dancers and choreographers devise, direct, rehearse and perform classical and contemporary dance routines.
There are no formal academic requirements, although some dance schools may require candidates to have passed relevant dance graded examinations. Entry to courses is often via audition. Medical and physical assessments are required. Performers’ courses typically last three years and lead to a diploma or certificate awarded by the school. Some degree courses are also available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.