How much does a musician make in the United Kingdom?
£46,590a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,883 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,089
- Equals
- $62,360
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 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. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 5. Iceland estimate | $63,840 |
| 6. United Kingdom | $62,360 |
| 7. Qatar estimate | $59,720 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist£47,760
- Ballet dancer£32,800
- Art director£45,530
- Actor£27,990
- Announcer£36,770
- Performer£26,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,883 a month, £46,590 a year.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $62,360 in the United Kingdom, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or a ballet dancer?
A musician: £46,590 a year against £32,800 for a ballet dancer, 1.4 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate