Business sales executives Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median business sales executives salary in the UK is £36,498 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £44,083, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £18.21.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £33,543 in East to £43,701 in South West. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£36,498
Annual
UK Mean
£44,083
Annual
Hourly Rate
£18.21
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West | £43,701 | £48,733 | £45,475 |
| London | £41,028 | £58,381 | £35,247 |
| South East | £36,710 | £44,371 | £35,572 |
| East Midlands | £36,360 | £39,277 | £39,608 |
| Wales | £35,068 | £35,711 | £38,964 |
| West Midlands | £34,710 | £39,571 | £37,934 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £34,522 | £38,002 | £38,146 |
| Scotland | £34,489 | £38,272 | £37,366 |
| North West | £33,658 | £37,561 | £36,906 |
| East | £33,543 | £45,216 | £34,474 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average business sales executives salary in the UK?
The median business sales executives salary in the UK is £36,498 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £44,083, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays business sales executives the most?
South West pays the highest business sales executives salaries with a median of £43,701.
How does business sales executives pay vary by region?
Business sales executives salaries range from £33,543 in East to £43,701 in South West.
Are business sales executives salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for business sales executives?
The median hourly rate for business sales executives in the UK is £18.21 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.