Min: £10,982.00 Max: £29,016.00
Average Animal Care Salary in UK: £21,211.72
We reveal the average Animal Care salaries in the United Kingdom and how experience, industry, region, and city affect your earning potential.
The average Animal Care salary is
£21,212.
Working in Animal Care you can earn between
£10,982 and
£29,016.
The starting salary for junior Animal Care jobs is £10,982.
The hourly pay range for Animal Care jobs is £5.28 to £13.95.
If you are starting your career in Agriculture, then it is inevitable that your base salary will fall below the average Agriculture salary.
However, you may be able to negotiate a more competitive salary if you have relevant qualifications or transferable skills. When negotiating your starting salary, focus on useful experience gained during academic modules and projects, and part-time or full-time work in another field.
The highest Animal Care salary per year will go to those with significant experience working in the Agriculture industry. Age and experience level set a salary trend where the highest salary is achieved during the individual’s 30s, which is then maintained during their 40s.
The average Animal Care salary range begins to drop during people’s 50s, for various reasons such as redundancy, late-career changes, and as the industry itself changes due to technology advancements and broader world issues.
The average total compensation for an Animal Care varies significantly across the United Kingdom. Your salary estimates should be higher if you intend to work in London and its surrounding region. If you can’t or don’t want to commute into London, other large cities offer excellent earning opportunities.
Gaining additional qualifications and putting in years of work are assured routes to earning more as an Animal Care. However, there are many other ways to earn a higher wage.
It almost goes without saying that you will earn more if you work full-time, instead of part-time. Overtime will increase your total hours, and some employers offer a higher hourly rate for overtime, mainly if the hours are during undesirable times, such as in the evening, night, or weekend. If shift work is a possibility, then you should expect a higher hourly rate.
Choosing an employer that pays a commission or a performance bonus can significantly lift your annual compensation. A busy role is the key to success here, so you might need to find an inner-city employer to maximise your earning potential.
If you have reached your salary pinnacle as an Animal Care, it may be time to look at related roles. You will likely have gained the experience you need to shift your career direction or consider working as a freelancer or consultant.
Asking your employer for a raise can seem daunting. Before you start a salary conversation, consider why you deserve a pay raise. Evidence is vital and persuasive, so it helps to collate performance figures, certificates, recognition, and awards.
Compare Animal Care salaries across different regions
Region | Salary |
---|---|
East Midlands | £20,442.15 |
Eastern | £21,037.69 |
London | £23,291.15 |
North East | £20,441.49 |
North West | £20,345.01 |
Northern Ireland | £22,777.10 |
Scotland | £23,041.97 |
South East | £20,295.07 |
South West | £20,062.03 |
Wales | £23,037.74 |
West Midlands | £21,256.77 |
Yorkshire and the Humber | £21,047.46 |