These are the 20 highest paid jobs in the UK in 2020 - how does your wage compare?

How does your wage compare? (Photo: Shutterstock)placeholder image
How does your wage compare? (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you’re just starting out in your career, or thinking of turning your hand to something new, it’s helpful to know what kind of salary you can expect to earn in your desired sector of work.

Some industries have a significantly higher earning power than others, with a number of roles currently offering a salary of more than £132k per year, according to new data compiled by Indeed. The job site analysed thousands of full-time roles advertised across its platform to reveal the jobs that are currently the highest paid in the UK. How does your wage compare to the average salary of these high earning roles?

Average annual salary: 112,666 GBPplaceholder image
Average annual salary: 112,666 GBP
Average annual salary: 109,278 GBPplaceholder image
Average annual salary: 109,278 GBP
Average annual salary: 108,623 GBPplaceholder image
Average annual salary: 108,623 GBP
Average annual salary: 99,010 GBPplaceholder image
Average annual salary: 99,010 GBP
Average annual salary: 93,282 GBPplaceholder image
Average annual salary: 93,282 GBP
Average annual salary: 92,692 GBPplaceholder image
Average annual salary: 92,692 GBP
Average annual salary: 92,003 GBPplaceholder image
Average annual salary: 92,003 GBP
Average annual salary: 91,724 GBPplaceholder image
Average annual salary: 91,724 GBP
Average annual salary: 91,704 GBPplaceholder image
Average annual salary: 91,704 GBP
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