Environmental health professionals Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median environmental health professionals salary in the UK is £40,044 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £41,848, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £22.94.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £31,488 in Scotland to £44,879 in East. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£40,044
Annual
UK Mean
£41,848
Annual
Hourly Rate
£22.94
Median
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East | £44,879 | £48,558 | £46,124 |
| West Midlands | £40,134 | £37,560 | £43,862 |
| South East | £38,875 | £40,225 | £37,670 |
| South West | £32,301 | £37,427 | £33,612 |
| Scotland | £31,488 | £33,589 | £34,115 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average environmental health professionals salary in the UK?
The median environmental health professionals salary in the UK is £40,044 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £41,848, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays environmental health professionals the most?
East pays the highest environmental health professionals salaries with a median of £44,879.
How does environmental health professionals pay vary by region?
Environmental health professionals salaries range from £31,488 in Scotland to £44,879 in East.
Are environmental health professionals salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for environmental health professionals?
The median hourly rate for environmental health professionals in the UK is £22.94 (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.