Telephone salespersons roles in the UK earn a median of £29,000 per year, equivalent to £14.17 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 6.9% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £25,500 in South East to £36,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £30,495/yr (5% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£29,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£14.17
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+6.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£25,500 – £34,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Telephone salespersons across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £36,000 |
| East Midlands | £31,500 |
| East | £31,500 |
| South West | £29,500 |
| North West | £29,000 |
| Wales | £29,000 |
| North East | £28,500 |
| West Midlands | £26,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £26,500 |
| Scotland | £26,000 |
| South East | £25,500 |
| UK | £29,000 |
Annual pay grew by +6.9% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Telephone salespersons.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Telephone salespersons in the UK is £29,000 per year (about £14.17 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Telephone salespersons earn between £25,500 and £34,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Telephone salespersons pay rose by 6.9% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Telephone salespersons is in London, at £36,000 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Telephone salespersons obtain, receive, process and record telephone orders for goods and services.
Academic qualifications may be required. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses in practical skills. NVQs/SVQs in Sales at levels 2 and 3 and apprenticeships are available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.