ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
SOC 3431Culture, media and sports occupations
Sports players Salary
Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.
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About this role
Sports players apply specialist skills in arts, media, sport or fitness contexts. They create content, deliver coaching or instruction, manage programmes and contribute to the cultural, media or sporting life of their communities and organisations.
Key responsibilities
- Delivering specialist services, coaching or content creation
- Developing programmes, schedules or creative outputs
- Engaging with clients, audiences or participants
- Maintaining equipment, facilities or technical standards
- Staying current with developments in their field
Qualifications and entry routes
Qualifications vary widely by role. May require degree-level study, industry certifications (e.g., CIMSPA for fitness, NCTJ for media), or demonstrable portfolio/track record. Coaching roles require governing body qualifications.
Career outlook
Competitive sectors with diverse career paths. Digital media, esports and wellness are growth areas. Portfolio careers and freelancing are common.
Key skills
Common industries
- Media and broadcasting
- Arts and culture
- Sport and leisure
- Fitness and wellbeing
- Education
Data coverage
SOC code3431
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
Estimated jobs11,000
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Mean Salary
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Top 10% Earn
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Jobs (000s)
11k
Data Years
11 years
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
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