Conservation professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £38,000 per year, equivalent to £19.83 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 2.9% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £33,000 in Scotland to £47,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £40,083/yr (5% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£38,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£19.83
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+2.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£34,000 – £43,500
25th – 75th percentile
UK Employment (2024)
~27,000
estimated employees
47 of 180 areas not disclosed by ONS
Employment Change
2021–2024
2021: ~12,000 → 2024: ~27,000
Market Signal
Growing marketPay and employment are both rising — competition for workers is increasing.
Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.
Median annual pay for Conservation professionals across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £47,000 |
| East Midlands | £41,500 |
| North East | £41,000 |
| South West | £38,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £38,000 |
| Wales | £37,500 |
| North West | £37,000 |
| West Midlands | £35,500 |
| South East | £35,000 |
| Scotland | £33,000 |
| UK | £38,000 |
Annual pay grew by +2.9% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Conservation professionals.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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Conservation professionals are responsible for ensuring that landscapes, habitats and species are protected and enhanced via appropriate management and conservation. They promote public understanding and awareness of the natural environment and help to develop and implement appropriate policies to achieve these objectives.
Entrants normally require a degree in a relevant subject, sometimes with a related postgraduate qualification. Entry is also possible with a relevant BTEC/SQA Award or HND. Prior practical work experience (which may be obtained on a voluntary basis) is needed for most posts. Additional on-the-job training is available
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.