How much does a market trader make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £1,832 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,613
- Equals
- $28,950
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 142 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 | $65,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $58,600 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $34,200 |
| 14. United Kingdom estimate | $28,950 |
| 15. France estimate | $28,750 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $355 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Food stall holder£19,670
- Shop keeper£36,300
- Retail store supervisor£29,170
- Retail sales associate£25,340
- Cashier£27,390
- Runway model£19,240
- Promotions demonstrator£32,160
- Door to door seller£27,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a market trader make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £1,832 a month, £21,990 a year.
How much does a market trader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £19,840 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £23,990.
Which country pays a market trader the most?
Germany, with a median of $45,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a market trader make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $41,380 a year against $28,950 in the United Kingdom, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a market trader or a food stall holder?
A market trader: £21,990 a year against £19,670 for a food stall holder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate