How much does a proofreader make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,300 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,949
- Equals
- $36,340
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $83,230 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $62,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $62,410 |
| 17. Sweden estimate | $37,550 |
| 18. United Kingdom estimate | $36,340 |
| 19. Italy estimate | $34,130 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $560 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Library assistant£28,130
- Mail carrier£31,680
- Scribes and related workers£26,610
- File clerk£26,630
- Personnel clerks£26,850
- Clerical support workers not elsewhere classified£28,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a proofreader make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,300 a month, £27,600 a year.
How much does a proofreader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £23,580 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £32,890.
Which country pays a proofreader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $83,230 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a proofreader make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $51,120 a year against $36,340 in the United Kingdom, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a proofreader or a library assistant?
A library assistant: £28,130 a year against £27,600 for a proofreader, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate