How much do senior government officials earn in the United Kingdom
£98,310a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £8,193 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £5,631
- Equals
- $131,600
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 3.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What senior government officials earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £41,830Median: £98,310Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $175,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $166,400 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $140,100 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $132,200 |
| 6. United Kingdom | $131,600 |
| 7. Iceland estimate | $131,300 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $697 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators£23,060
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village£57,250
- Trades union official£51,260
- CEO£99,940
Frequently asked questions
How much do senior government officials earn a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £8,193 a month, £98,310 a year.
Which country pays senior government officials the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $131,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do senior government officials earn more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $131,600 a year against $118,100 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate