How much do you earn

[strangerontheinternet]

Have previously come across a similar thread on another forum and it was so interesting! Basically people commented with their job, age and how much they earn. I hate my job/industry and feel it doesn't pay well like I was led to believe but also feel I have no idea what's out there career/job wise and how much various jobs would earn so what I could do.

I'm 27, a solicitor in Scotland and earn £35k

US Investment Bank in London

@PerpetuallyUnderwhelmed thank you!

Nanny, 42, £75k in London

@Nannynanny1 - do you work long unsociable hours for that? That is good money!

Charitable sector. 4 days/week. £26k.

Oh, I’m 47.

name changed....

48, £140K + pension and bonus as a technology product lead in financial services.

I think it's really important to share this type of info. I understand maybe not in real life because big differences can create discomfort between people, but the secrecy around wages stops people making informed decisions, both for themselves and politically. When I was in my twenties I thought £20K was a good wage. I knew "fat cats" existed but assumes that was FTSE 100 CEOs and successful business owners. I had no conception that there were whole industries where 6 figures was standard, and that FTSE 100 CEOs would be on millions.

Thanks @Triffid1 - all interesting points to consider.

'29, Mum, £0'

One of the most important jobs there is @funksoulmother

33 and £32k in finance - I work about 30/35 hours a week.

Cleaner and artist 63 £12k

25, Med Sec / Coordinator 19.7k (Band 3 NHS)

feel quite inadequate now!

PoundShopPabloEscobar

Totally agree with you.

50, £110k basic plus benefits and bonus. In senior level recruitment (executive search)
London.
Female.
Used to earn £200k (basic and bonus) 11 years ago when I was fully established with a good client network.

Law/ London/ £85-90kish (they keep changing the allowances).

It’s not high for my industry but it’s ok and the hours are between 8am and 7pm about 80% of the time.

Support Worker, £18k full time. Midlands, age 36. Love the job.

Used to earn more when I did sleep-ins in a similar previous job for a national charity.

Sethy38 it envy or skepticism that motivates posts like this?

Certainly not, I’m happy with my career I just don’t feel the need to post here. But really anyone could just say anything.

LucasLeesEyebrows

Freetigerking
Right who can I be today?? 🤔
Well today I am a brain surgeon 90grand a year.
You need to do much better than that! My current favourite is the 30 year old who earns £700K - doesn't say what she does though.
Bookmark

Maybe she’s is Hr? Lol 😂

Nothing. I had leave work due to ill health.

Teaching assistant, 39...13k 🙄

27, PhD student, £14k tax-free stipend (+£2.5k ish from teaching depending on how much I do).

53 school admin £26k

37k, 31, data protection.
I was on 20k 2 years ago.

"Sethy38 it envy or skepticism that motivates posts like this?"

I thought it was a jolly sense of humour myself!

Xenia you have been talking about how much you earn on this board for a decade!!!!!!!!!