Average Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the London earned £30,710. Compared to the UK median of £30,045, that's 2.2% above. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £30,710 stretches to roughly £26,383 in real spending power. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), careers advisers and vocational guidance specialistss take home 54.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £30,710 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,383 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in City of London?
The median careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £30,710 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the London earn 2.2% above the national median of £30,045. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the London earn £30,710, which is 54.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for careers advisers and vocational guidance specialistss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.