AI & the future of work
10 UK jobs least at risk from AI in 2026
Physical presence, emotional intelligence, complex judgment — the roles where human skills make automation genuinely difficult, and what they pay.
Published 30 May 20267 min read
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AI & the future of work
10 UK jobs most at risk from AI in 2026
A data-led look at the roles where AI displacement is already happening — and what to do if yours is on the list.
Published 30 May 20267 min read
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Salary guides
Is £40,000 a good salary in the UK?
It depends entirely on where you live and how old you are. Here is what £40,000 actually means against the ONS median — and what you take home after tax.
Published 30 May 20265 min read
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Salary guides
What is a salary survey and how do you use one?
How to find the right salary data for your role and region, and how to turn it into a practical argument for better pay.
Published 30 May 20265 min read
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Salaries by role
Average accountant salary in the UK
Qualified vs unqualified, by specialism and region. Including ACA, ACCA and CIMA salary premiums explained.
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Salaries by role
Average teacher salary in the UK — pay scales explained
From NQT to headteacher, main pay range to leadership scale. Including London weighting and school type differences.
Published 30 May 20265 min read
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Salaries by role
Average nurse salary in the UK — NHS pay bands explained
NHS Agenda for Change pay bands 5 to 9, private sector nursing, and how nurse pay compares to the UK median.
Published 30 May 20265 min read
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Salaries by role
Average software engineer salary in the UK
Junior to staff engineer, by company type, tech stack and region. Including the remote working premium.
Published 30 May 20265 min read
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Salaries by role
Average project manager salary in the UK
Junior PM to programme director, by sector and region. Including Prince2, PMP and Agile salary premiums.
Published 30 May 20265 min read
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Salaries by role
Average data analyst salary in the UK
Junior to principal, by industry and region. What skills add the most value to your market rate as a data analyst.
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Tax & Pay
How is UK take home pay calculated? Gross vs net pay explained
Most people know their salary. Far fewer know what they actually take home. Here is a plain English breakdown of income tax, National Insurance, pensions and student loans.
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Salaries
What is the average salary in the UK right now?
The UK median salary varies significantly by age, region, and industry. Here's exactly what the latest ONS data says — and what it means for you.
5 min read
Updated regularly
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