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How much does a ballet dancer make in the United Kingdom?

£32,800a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,733 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
£2,261
Equals
$43,190
Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
1.0 times
Data from
2025

Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaUnited Kingdom, rank 15

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What dancers and choreographers earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £27,590Median: £32,800Highest 10%: £48,350

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$88,230
2. Luxembourg estimate$72,430
3. Iceland estimate$63,120
14. Finland estimate$45,780
15. United Kingdom estimate$43,190
16. Singapore estimate$41,320
143. Nigeria estimate$317
Compare dancers and choreographers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a ballet dancer make a month in the United Kingdom?

The median gross salary is £2,733 a month, £32,800 a year.

How much does a ballet dancer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £27,590 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £48,350.

Which country pays a ballet dancer the most?

Germany, with a median of $54,780 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a ballet dancer make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?

In United States: $52,550 a year against $43,190 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.

Who makes more, a ballet dancer or an artist?

An artist: £47,760 a year against £32,800 for a ballet dancer, 1.5 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate