What jobs pay
Median salaries of 20 common jobs in the US and the UK, from the official statistics.
Software developer
US $135,980 · UK £59,862 median a year
Accountant
US $83,680 · UK £50,745 median a year
Registered nurse
US $97,550 · UK £44,601 median a year
Customer service representative
US $44,770 · UK £28,761 median a year
Sales representative (wholesale/B2B)
US $72,080 · UK £41,694 median a year
Administrative assistant
US $47,540 · UK £36,929 median a year
Project manager
US $102,320 · UK £63,046 median a year
Marketing manager
US $166,790 · UK £55,215 median a year
Data analyst
US $120,230 · UK £41,247 median a year
Warehouse worker
US $40,240 · UK £29,379 median a year
Truck driver
US $58,640 · UK £41,735 median a year
Retail sales worker
US $35,410 · UK £26,124 median a year
Electrician
US $63,190 · UK £40,717 median a year
Secondary school teacher
US $72,040 · UK £49,492 median a year
Human resources specialist
US $75,940 · UK £36,612 median a year
Financial analyst
US $102,740 · UK £53,940 median a year
Graphic designer
US $62,960 · UK £35,703 median a year
Mechanical engineer
US $104,110 · UK £52,527 median a year
Receptionist
US $38,010 · UK £25,865 median a year
Chef / cook
US $62,470 · UK £33,334 median a year
US: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published 15 May 2026. UK: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2026 (provisional), Table 14, published 22 October 2026; full-time employees.