SOC 2469 Business, media and public service professionals

Welfare professionals n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £33,269 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £33,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For welfare professionals n.e.c., £40,594 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +4.0% versus the national average.

About this role

Welfare professionals not elsewhere classified (2020 SOC) provide specialist welfare, advocacy and support in areas such as refugee resettlement, domestic abuse, substance misuse, disability rights and community development.

Key responsibilities

Assessing needs and developing support plans
Providing specialist advice and advocacy
Supporting service users through complex processes
Maintaining records and evidencing outcomes
Collaborating with statutory and voluntary partners

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires a relevant degree or professional qualification. Specific roles may need specialist training (e.g., IDVA for domestic abuse, DANOS for substance misuse). DBS checks standard.

Career outlook

Strong demand in domestic abuse, refugee support and substance misuse, though many roles are grant-funded.

Key skills

Specialist welfare knowledge Advocacy Trauma-informed practice Multi-agency coordination Cultural sensitivity

Common industries

Domestic abuse services
Refugee charities
Substance misuse services
Disability organisations
Community development

Data coverage

SOC code 2469

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 14,000

Median Salary

£33,269

Mean Salary

£34,871

Jobs (000s)

14k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £24,468Median: £33,269

P10: --P25: £24kMedian: £33kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£24,468

0-2 years

Mid Level

£24,468

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +25.4%Real growth: -9.2%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 20.0%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£33,269

Full-time Only

£40,594

Full-time premium: +£7,325

Welfare professionals n.e.c. salary: common questions

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

Welfare professionals n.e.c. earn a median of £40,594 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £40,594 a good salary in the UK?

For welfare professionals n.e.c., £40,594 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +4.0% versus the national average.

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

Entry-level welfare professionals n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £24,468, though this varies by employer and region.

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

Since 2015, median welfare professionals n.e.c. pay has risen from £31,057 to £40,594 — +31% in cash terms, or -5.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for welfare professionals n.e.c.?

Male welfare professionals n.e.c. earn a median £39,021 and female welfare professionals n.e.c. £31,236 — a gap of +20% in 2025.

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