Health, Safety and Environmental

Health, safety and environmental careers: UK salary guide

Salary source checked: 18 October 2026. Figures are annual GBP amounts before tax. This page uses a general careers benchmark and does not claim a verified nuclear-sector mean or median.

The National Careers Service health and safety adviser profile lists £26,000 starter to £48,000 experienced. This is a general health-and-safety-adviser benchmark. Environmental specialists, radiation protection, safety-case professionals and HSE leaders have different responsibilities and pay markets.

Source: National Careers Service Health and safety adviser

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