SOC 3555 Business and public service associate professionals

Estate agents and auctioneers Salary

Median salary £26,988 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £27,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For estate agents and auctioneers, £30,648 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -21% versus the national average. Experienced estate agents and auctioneers (top 25%) earn over £34,896.

About this role

Estate agents and auctioneers market and sell residential and commercial properties, conduct valuations, negotiate sales and manage the transaction process. Auctioneers conduct property, livestock, art and general auctions.

Key responsibilities

Valuing properties for sale or letting
Marketing properties through portals, social media and traditional channels
Conducting viewings and negotiating offers
Managing the sales process through to exchange and completion
Building relationships with clients and generating new instructions

Qualifications and entry routes

No specific qualifications are legally required, but Propertymark (formerly NAEA/ARLA) qualifications are the industry standard. Estate agents must comply with Consumer Protection regulations and anti-money laundering requirements. Auctioneers may hold RICS qualifications.

Career outlook

Demand tracks the property market cycle. Digital transformation and portal dominance are reshaping the industry. Branch management and specialist roles offer career progression.

Key skills

Property valuation Sales and negotiation Customer service Local market knowledge Marketing

Common industries

Residential estate agencies
Commercial property agents
Auction houses
Lettings agencies
New homes sales

Data coverage

SOC code 3555

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 25,000

Median Salary

£26,988

Mean Salary

£30,176

Jobs (000s)

25k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £20,512Median: £26,988P75: £34,896

P10: --P25: £21kMedian: £27kP75: £35kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£20,512

0-2 years

Mid Level

£20,512

3-7 years

Senior

£34,896

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +70% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +33.7%Real growth: +0.4%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 21.9%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£26,988

Full-time Only

£30,648

Full-time premium: +£3,660

Estate agents and auctioneers salary: common questions

How much do estate agents and auctioneers earn in the UK?

Estate agents and auctioneers earn a median of £30,648 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £20,512 and £34,896.

Is £30,648 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for estate agents and auctioneers?

Entry-level estate agents and auctioneers typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £20,512, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £23,011.

Have estate agents and auctioneers salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median estate agents and auctioneers pay has risen from £25,000 to £30,648 — +23% in cash terms, or -11% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for estate agents and auctioneers?

Male estate agents and auctioneers earn a median £31,867 and female estate agents and auctioneers £24,880 — a gap of +22% in 2025.

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