How much does a forest ranger make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,301 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,950
- Equals
- $36,360
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.8 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 | $72,250 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,010 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $65,950 |
| 14. Ireland estimate | $39,530 |
| 15. United Kingdom estimate | $36,360 |
| 16. Slovenia estimate | $34,120 |
| 141. Kenya estimate | $74 |
Similar jobs
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
- Aquaculture support worker£28,830
- Fisheries boatman£27,330
- Deep-sea fisherman£27,330
- Hunter£27,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest ranger make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,301 a month, £27,610 a year.
How much does a forest ranger make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £24,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £32,190.
Which country pays a forest ranger the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,710 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest ranger make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $49,750 a year against $36,360 in the United Kingdom, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a forest ranger or an aquaculture support worker?
An aquaculture support worker: £28,830 a year against £27,610 for a forest ranger, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate