How much does a performer make in the United Kingdom?
£26,260a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,188 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,869
- Equals
- $34,580
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £14,440Median: £26,260Highest 10%: £44,640
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $70,640 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $57,990 |
| 3. Germany | $51,090 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $36,660 |
| 14. United Kingdom estimate | $34,580 |
| 15. Singapore estimate | $33,080 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $254 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist£47,760
- Musician£46,590
- Ballet dancer£32,800
- Art director£45,530
- Actor£27,990
- Announcer£36,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a performer make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,188 a month, £26,260 a year.
How much does a performer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £14,440 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £44,640.
Which country pays a performer the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,090 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a performer make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $41,020 a year against $34,580 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a performer or an artist?
An artist: £47,760 a year against £26,260 for a performer, 1.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate