Some sectors in the UK have a significantly higher earning potential than you might expect - with data from RS Components revealing that train drivers earn nearly £25,000 more than the average UK wage of £29,558 per year. How does your pay stack up against the average salary of these 25 jobs, which are currently ranked as the best paid in the UK?
1. Medical Practitioners
Average salary: 75,855 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
2. Marketing Sales Directors
Average salary: 75,126 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
3. IT and Telecommunications Directors
Average salary: 72,109 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
4. Legal Professionals
Average salary: 69,992 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
5. Financial Managers
Average salary: 67,593 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
6. Advertising and PR Directors
Average salary: 65,074 GBP Photo: Shutterstock