How much does a trades union official make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £4,272 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,358
- Equals
- $67,500
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $158,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $150,300 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $126,600 |
| 21. Israel estimate | $67,630 |
| 22. United Kingdom estimate | $67,500 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $64,060 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $629 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators£23,060
- Senior government officials£98,310
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village£57,250
- CEO£99,940
Frequently asked questions
How much does a trades union official make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £4,272 a month, £51,260 a year.
How much does a trades union official make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £38,980 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £69,700.
Which country pays a trades union official the most?
United States, with a median of $111,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a trades union official make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $111,200 a year against $67,500 in the United Kingdom, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a trades union official or a CEO?
A CEO: £99,940 a year against £51,260 for a trades union official, 2.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate