SOC 2329 Teaching and other educational professionals

Other educational professionals n.e.c Salary

Median salary £35,079 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £35,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For other educational professionals n.e.c, £39,114 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — about the same as the national average.

About this role

Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified include education researchers, educational technologists, careers advisers, education welfare officers and other specialist education roles that don't fall into specific SOC categories.

Key responsibilities

Providing specialist educational services or advice
Researching and developing educational resources or approaches
Supporting learners, institutions or education systems
Analysing educational data and outcomes
Collaborating with schools, colleges and educational organisations

Qualifications and entry routes

Varies by role. Careers advisers typically require Level 6 CDI-registered qualifications. Education welfare officers need relevant degrees or social work qualifications. Educational researchers typically hold postgraduate qualifications.

Career outlook

EdTech, careers guidance (Gatsby Benchmarks compliance) and SEND support are growth areas. Funding constraints affect some local authority-based roles.

Key skills

Educational expertise Research and analysis Communication IT skills Student/learner support

Common industries

Schools and colleges
Universities
Local authorities
EdTech companies
Careers services

Data coverage

SOC code 2329

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 22,000

Median Salary

£35,079

Mean Salary

£40,122

Jobs (000s)

22k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £23,162Median: £35,079

P10: --P25: £23kMedian: £35kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£23,162

0-2 years

Mid Level

£23,162

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +-13.1%Real growth: -29.7%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£35,079

Full-time Only

£39,114

Full-time premium: +£4,035

Other educational professionals n.e.c salary: common questions

How much do other educational professionals n.e.c earn in the UK?

Other educational professionals n.e.c earn a median of £39,114 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £39,114 a good salary in the UK?

For other educational professionals n.e.c, £39,114 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — about the same as the national average.

What is the starting salary for other educational professionals n.e.c?

Entry-level other educational professionals n.e.c typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £23,162, though this varies by employer and region.

Have other educational professionals n.e.c salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median other educational professionals n.e.c pay has risen from £44,973 to £39,114 — -13% in cash terms, or -30% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).