Environmental health professionals Salary
Median salary £40,044 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £40,000 after tax and National Insurance →
For environmental health professionals, £41,725 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +7.0% versus the national average.
About this role
Environmental health professionals protect public health by enforcing legislation on food safety, housing conditions, pollution control and workplace safety. They inspect premises, investigate complaints and take enforcement action when standards are not met.
Key responsibilities
- Inspecting food businesses for compliance
- Investigating noise, pollution and housing complaints
- Enforcing environmental health legislation
- Advising businesses on health and safety compliance
- Responding to infectious disease outbreaks
Qualifications and entry routes
Requires a CIEH-accredited degree in Environmental Health followed by supervised practice. Chartered EHP status is the professional standard.
Career outlook
Significant workforce shortages in local authority teams. Food safety and housing standards sustain strong demand.
Key skills
Common industries
- Local authorities
- Food Standards Agency
- Health and Safety Executive
- Private consultancies
- Port health authorities
Data coverage
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Mid Level
£40,044
3-7 years
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 0.7%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
Full-time premium: +£1,681
Environmental health professionals salary: common questions
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Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).