SOC 9119 Elementary trades and related occupations

Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. Salary

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

For fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c., £26,737 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

Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations not elsewhere classified include roles in commercial fishing crews, fish processing, horticultural labouring and other entry-level agricultural and food production work.

Key responsibilities

Carrying out manual tasks in farming, fishing or food production
Harvesting crops, picking fruit or processing fish
Operating basic equipment and hand tools
Following food safety and hygiene procedures where applicable
Working in outdoor or cold environments

Qualifications and entry routes

No formal qualifications required. On-the-job training provided. Fishing crew members may need sea survival and safety training. Food handlers require Food Hygiene Level 2.

Career outlook

Seasonal demand, particularly for crop harvesting. Fishing crew recruitment faces challenges from declining fleet sizes and demanding working conditions.

Key skills

Physical fitness Reliability Working outdoors Following instructions Team working

Common industries

Commercial fishing
Fruit and vegetable picking
Horticultural labouring
Fish processing
Poultry processing

Data coverage

SOC code 9119

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Median Salary

N/A

Mean Salary

£23,058

Jobs (000s)

N/A

Data Years

11 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +39.7%Real growth: +5.1%

Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. earn a median of £26,737 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £26,737 a good salary in the UK?

For fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c., £26,737 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -32% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c.?

Entry-level fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £22,544, though this varies by employer and region.

Have fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. pay has risen from £17,439 to £26,737 — +53% in cash terms, or +11% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

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