What is the average salary for a Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists?

The median annual salary for a Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the UK is £30,045 according to the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ONS ASHE 2025).

SOC 3572 Business and public service associate professionals

Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Salary

Q: How much does a Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists earn in the UK?

A Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists earns a median salary of £30,045 per year in the UK (2025 ONS ASHE data). The middle 50% earn between £21,137 and £34,945 per year.

Median salary £30,045 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

About this role

Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists (2020 SOC) deliver professional careers guidance to support education and employment decisions. They use structured guidance frameworks to help individuals of all ages understand their options and plan career pathways.

Key responsibilities

Delivering one-to-one and group careers guidance
Using career assessment tools and psychometric instruments
Advising on labour market trends and opportunities
Supporting CV development, interview preparation and job search
Working with schools to deliver Gatsby Benchmark programmes

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires CDI-registered Level 6 qualification in career guidance and development. RCDP (Register of Career Development Professionals) registration is the professional standard.

Career outlook

Statutory guidance obligations and Gatsby Benchmarks are sustaining demand in schools. University and adult guidance roles offer established career pathways.