Salary Reality CheckCan you guess what these jobs actually pay?
ActivityGuess the Salary
In pairs8 min
Guess the ANNUAL salary for each job, then compare with a partner: 1. Electrician 2. NHS Nurse 3. Primary School Teacher 4. Plumber 5. Software Developer 6. Hairdresser 7. Paramedic 8. Dentist 9. Train Driver 10. Police Officer 11. Michelin-Star Chef 12. Graphic Designer 13. Data Scientist 14. Social Worker 15. Architect 16. Vet 17. Lorry Driver 18. Biomedical Scientist 19. YouTuber (top 10%) 20. Premier League Footballer
The Real Figures (UK averages 2024)
1. Electrician: £35k-£55k (self-employed up to £80k) 2. NHS Nurse: £28k-£43k 3. Primary Teacher: £30k-£50k 4. Plumber: £32k-£60k 5. Software Developer: £45k-£85k 6. Hairdresser: £18k-£35k (salon owner much more) 7. Paramedic: £28k-£43k 8. Dentist: £50k-£110k 9. Train Driver: £50k-£65k 10. Police Officer: £28k-£48k 11. Michelin-Star Chef: £30k-£55k (top chefs £100k+) 12. Graphic Designer: £25k-£50k 13. Data Scientist: £45k-£80k 14. Social Worker: £28k-£40k 15. Architect: £35k-£65k 16. Vet: £35k-£70k 17. HGV Driver: £30k-£50k 18. Biomedical Scientist: £28k-£45k 19. Top YouTuber: £50k-£500k+ 20. PL Footballer: £500k-£10M+
Discussion
What This Means
1Which salary surprised you most - higher or lower than expected?
2Does salary change how attractive a career is to you?
3What factors matter MORE than salary when choosing a career?
4Which job surprised you with how much it can pay?