Can we talk about money?

[BrandySnaps1]

Seeing a lot about the national wage being £35k.

As women can we share our stories, age and salary? I'm 35, been in my industry for around a decade. Currently on 45k, going up to 46k after a little negotiation. Just started the role and am pregnant.

Dont think my new employer was happy (I told them wayyy in advance when i was jus gone 12 weeks) and not expecting any kind of maternity pay from them as will only be in the job 6 months before i have to leave.

Some of my friends get paid 70/80/90k in finance. Whats the average of everyone here?

Lots of these on here, fairly recently too. Doesn't always end well, tends to attract either end of the spectrum.

I’m 35, on just under 80k but work 0.8 FTE, so about 63k.

Age 49. Just gone up 4% to £71,000.

50 recently took a pay cut to 55k to move to a new sector. Likely to go up in October to either £65k of £75k dependent on final agreed level of role. It’s not a particularly high paying sector so I am pleased with these. I knew when I took on public sector work I was unlikely to earn a fortune so I don’t compare myself to people in the private sector or law etc. I am well rewarded for my skills and am in a comfortable financial situation regardless as have no mortgage, a small private income and investments so can afford to do this. If I didn’t I would have chosen another career

The women who earn a lot and share here will be told off for being tone deaf/bragging/ showing off in the current climate.

52 and frontline community delivery work £23k a year full time.

£0 and nearly 30. Was on £80k but I quit to be a SAHM.

You can look up all kinds of average salary data that actually comes from proper data, is there a reason you want work out an average of random people who may or may not be telling the truth?

Will you be keeping a running spreadsheet?

What were you doing before? 80k and 30yo is amazing, kudos to you.

It's a 'chat' message board, i didn't want to trawl through data, i wanted an open discussion with women.

Thanks for your input. I'll send you the spreadsheet when it's ready.

Very admirable profession

Agree but wanted some opinions.

What sector are you in? and how long have you been in it? I can't figure out if its better to stay in one industry or retrain to get the money. Baby is coming soon and I want to be in the best position I can be finance wise.

But the numbers quoted in the discussion will be meaningless because your sample isn't representative, you don't know if people are being truthful and there's no context in terms of industry, job role, or experience.

For example, I earn £52k, which is a decent salary, but it's poor for my profession, there are other benefits such as job security, good pension, but we struggle with recruitment and retention because other employers pay more.

But if I earned £52k as a shop assistant, it would be a great salary. But anyone in a 'MN big job' would think it is terrible, especially as I've been in the job for many years.

36 and 84k, work in IT. Have been at the same company for 11 years, in a product lead/owner type role rather than developer. However, I have had to move roles internally a lot to get promoted and get pay rises, it's really hard to get them if you stay where you are in my company. I have had 5 different roles in that time but have never regretted a move as it's always led to better things and given me new experiences, and I've learnt a lot. Sadly, I think this is the case in lots of companies, if you stay where you are - even if you're great at what you do and know loads, moving is the only way to progress.

No need, I can't imagine a single reason that I would be interested in some meaningless numbers but you crack on

58 and on £150k inc bonus - Fin Tech but quite specialist.

I’m 36 and on £68k, however I work 4 days a week so actual salary is £54,400. I’ve got 2 DC and am happy with my salary for my age, but will definitely look to go up after my current maternity leave.

This looks like a pretty decent wage to me. What industry are you in

Why are you wasting your time on a thread that you have no interest in?

Agree - loyalty doesnt pay in some accounts!

Engineering industry.

Moved into the industry after my first mat leave and increased my salary by 75%.

@BrandySnaps1 it sounds as though you’re equating a high salary with success and the comment to @GrowAndGreen about hers being ‘an admirable profession’ came across as rather patronising, given that she was describing a salary lower than most others who responded.

Personally am 47, Financial Adviser. Been in financial services over 20 years. Basic £35k. With comms about 80k.

DH, 50, Chef, Been in industry 30+ years on 30k.

No - working on the frontline is very tough. I have family members who do it, it's not for the money but the job is rewarding.

45 Accountant and I earn around 55k but work around 30 hrs a week

38. In a second career that I started 2.5 years ago and I'm earning 39.5k. Hoping to get a pay rise in June as these are planned. I had to take a pay cut to change career and started on 25k so pleased with where I have go to in that time but would like to earn a bit more!