How much does a customs officer make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,793 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,304
- Equals
- $44,120
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 141 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 | $94,080 |
| 2. United States | $80,330 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $76,440 |
| 14. Sweden estimate | $44,960 |
| 15. United Kingdom estimate | $44,120 |
| 16. Italy estimate | $40,410 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $408 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Tax officer£49,850
- Benefits officer£32,620
- Passport officer£33,150
- Police detective£66,690
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified£39,370
Frequently asked questions
How much does a customs officer make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,793 a month, £33,510 a year.
How much does a customs officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £27,550 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £39,990.
Which country pays a customs officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a customs officer make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $80,330 a year against $44,120 in the United Kingdom, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a customs officer or a tax officer?
A tax officer: £49,850 a year against £33,510 for a customs officer, 1.5 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate