How much does a sex worker make in the United Kingdom?
£28,080a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,340 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,978
- Equals
- $37,590
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.9 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.
What personal services workers not elsewhere classified earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £21,680Median: £28,080Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $38,990 |
| 7. United Kingdom | $37,590 |
| 8. United States | $34,870 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer£22,150
- Companion£25,340
- Embalmer£30,890
- Animal carer£25,070
- Driving instructor£25,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,340 a month, £28,080 a year.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $37,590 a year against $34,870 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
A sex worker: £28,080 a year against £22,150 for an astrologer, 1.3 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate