How much does an artist make in the United Kingdom?
£47,760a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,980 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,159
- Equals
- $63,930
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 5. Qatar estimate | $66,100 |
| 6. United Kingdom | $63,930 |
| 7. Denmark estimate | $63,600 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Musician£46,590
- Ballet dancer£32,800
- Art director£45,530
- Actor£27,990
- Announcer£36,770
- Performer£26,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,980 a month, £47,760 a year.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $63,930 a year against $54,170 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a ballet dancer?
An artist: £47,760 a year against £32,800 for a ballet dancer, 1.5 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate