How much does an economist make in the United Kingdom?
£53,340a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £4,445 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,458
- Equals
- $71,400
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What economists earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £36,160Median: £53,340Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 11. Austria estimate | $72,000 |
| 12. United Kingdom | $71,400 |
| 13. Canada | $71,100 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Anthropologist£39,900
- Historian£39,900
- Psychologist£57,510
- Social worker£43,460
- Religious professionals£31,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £4,445 a month, £53,340 a year.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $71,400 in the United Kingdom, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: £53,340 a year against £39,900 for an anthropologist, 1.3 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate