SOC 6219 Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c. Salary

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

For leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c., £26,656 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -32% versus the national average.

About this role

Leisure and travel service occupations not elsewhere classified include tour guides, resort representatives, activity leaders, holiday park entertainers and other roles providing leisure and tourism services to the public.

Key responsibilities

Providing leisure, tourism or entertainment services to customers
Leading tours, activities or entertainment programmes
Ensuring customer safety and enjoyment
Managing bookings, schedules and logistics
Representing employers or destinations to visitors

Qualifications and entry routes

Varies by role. Tour guide qualifications (e.g., Blue Badge or Green Badge) for guiding. Activity-specific qualifications (e.g., RYA, MIAS) for outdoor pursuits. Customer service and first aid certifications are standard.

Career outlook

Tourism recovery and domestic tourism growth create opportunities. Experiential tourism and adventure activities are expanding the range of leisure service roles.

Key skills

Customer engagement Activity leadership Local knowledge Communication Adaptability

Common industries

Tourism and visitor attractions
Holiday parks
Activity centres
Tour companies
Resort operators

Data coverage

SOC code 6219

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 9,000

Median Salary

N/A

Mean Salary

£15,701

Jobs (000s)

Data Years

11 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c. earn a median of £26,656 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £26,656 a good salary in the UK?

For leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c., £26,656 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -32% versus the national average.

Have leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c. pay has risen from £18,917 to £26,656 — +41% in cash terms, or +2.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

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