Youth work professionals Pay Data UK — 2025

Youth work professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £36,755 per year, equivalent to £19.97 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 0.3% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £31,667 to £55,384 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Youth work professionals roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Youth work professionals

Youth work professionals look after the welfare and support the development of young people.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• provides activities to assist young people develop and fulfil their potential as individuals and within the community
• develops relationships with and provides guidance to young people
• advises and supports young people experiencing stress or crisis
• mentors and counsels young people with mental health problems
• manages volunteers and part-time workers, and liaises with other relevant professionals
• keeps records and controls budgets

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Professional youth workers require an accredited qualification at degree level, recognised by the National Youth Agency. Experience working with young people may also be useful. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.