People working in the accommodation and food service have the lowest average salaries in the UK, according to a new report.
Meanwhile, with average weekly pay of £1,361, employees in the insurance and financial services sector, have the biggest average paypackets.
The finding are from a study by suppliers of qualified teachers for tuition, Teachers To Your Home, using the latest data from the Office for National Statistics on the average weekly earnings in various industries in the UK.
Gillian Dixon, Teachers To Your Home CEO, said: “Choosing an industry to work in after leaving school is a daunting task for the younger generations. When researching potential career paths, it is a good ideato look at all aspects of their prospects. This means that students can be well informedabout the benefits and downfalls of each industry and can carefully consider their options for further study.”
Here are the 10 lowest paid industries in the UK.
5. Manufacturing – Textiles, Leather and Clothing
Taking fifth place is Manufacturing – Textiles, Leather and Clothing. This sector reports average weekly earnings of £532. Weaver, textile designer, and leather craftsman are just some of the many roles in this industry that school leavers can consider. | Canva/Getty Images
6. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation roles earn an average of £534 a week, ranking them as the sixth lowest-paid industry to enter after leaving school in the UK. Within this industry, leavers can consider various roles, such as musician, fitness trainer, tour guide, and actor. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Education
In seventh place is Education, which has average weekly earnings of £567. Teacher, admissions officer, and librarian are all possible careers in this industry. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Health and Social Work
Health and Social Work is the eighth lowest-paid industry in the UK, with average weekly earnings of £573. Some popular careers in this industry include nurse, physical therapist, and mental health counsellor. | Canva/Getty Images