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These 25 jobs are ranked as the best-paid in the UK - how does your wage compare?

By Claire Schofield

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST

Updated 29th Sep 2020, 12:58 BST

When choosing a career, or considering changing fields, it is important to have a good understanding of what your earning potential might be

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?