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SOC 3431 Culture, media and sports occupations

Sports players Salary

Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.

About this role

Sports players apply specialist skills in arts, media, sport or fitness contexts. They create content, deliver coaching or instruction, manage programmes and contribute to the cultural, media or sporting life of their communities and organisations.

Key responsibilities

  • Delivering specialist services, coaching or content creation
  • Developing programmes, schedules or creative outputs
  • Engaging with clients, audiences or participants
  • Maintaining equipment, facilities or technical standards
  • Staying current with developments in their field

Qualifications and entry routes

Qualifications vary widely by role. May require degree-level study, industry certifications (e.g., CIMSPA for fitness, NCTJ for media), or demonstrable portfolio/track record. Coaching roles require governing body qualifications.

Career outlook

Competitive sectors with diverse career paths. Digital media, esports and wellness are growth areas. Portfolio careers and freelancing are common.

Key skills

Specialist technical skills Communication Creativity People skills Adaptability

Common industries

  • Media and broadcasting
  • Arts and culture
  • Sport and leisure
  • Fitness and wellbeing
  • Education

Data coverage

SOC code 3431
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2015–2025
Estimated jobs 11,000

Median Salary

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Mean Salary

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Jobs (000s)

11k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)