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?
. CEOs
Average salary: 97,083 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Medical Practitioners
Average salary: 75,855 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Marketing Sales Directors
Average salary: 75,126 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. IT and Telecommunications Directors
Average salary: 72,109 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Legal Professionals
Average salary: 69,992 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Financial Managers
Average salary: 67,593 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Advertising and PR Directors
Average salary: 65,074 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Senior Police Officers
Average salary: 59,634 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Functional Managers
Average salary: 59,634 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Functional Managers
Average salary: 57,098 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Train / Tram Drivers
Average salary: 53,403 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
. Senior Professionals of Education
Average salary: 52,931 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
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