Salary by occupation
Median salary anchored to each country's national statistics authority (ONS, BLS, INSEE, INE, destatis), with engine-driven take-home pay for each (country, job) combination.
Software engineer
Designs, builds, and maintains software systems. One of the highest-paying knowledge-worker roles in every covered country.
Registered nurse
Provides patient care in hospitals, clinics, and home settings. Public-sector dominated; salaries set largely by national pay scales.
Secondary school teacher
Teaches subject curriculum to ages 11–18. Public sector compensation set by national pay scales in all 5 countries.
Accountant
Prepares and audits financial records, files corporate and personal tax returns, and advises on regulatory compliance.
Graphic designer
Creates visual concepts for branding, print, digital, and product. Often combined with UX, web, or motion roles in smaller firms.
Project manager
Plans, executes, and closes projects across construction, IT, marketing, and operations functions. Universal across all 5 countries.
Marketing manager
Develops and executes marketing strategies, manages brand, runs campaigns, and reports on commercial outcomes. Mid-to-senior role.
Data analyst
Analyses business datasets to inform decisions — SQL, Python/R, BI tools. Growing fast across all sectors and all 5 countries.
Electrician
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Skilled trade with strong demand.
Physician (general practice)
Provides primary medical care in clinics, surgeries, and hospitals. One of the highest-paid roles in every covered country.
Truck driver (HGV / heavy goods)
Operates heavy goods vehicles for freight transport across regional, national, and cross-border routes. High-volume blue-collar role.
Plumber
Installs and repairs water-supply, drainage, and heating systems in residential and commercial buildings. Skilled trade, strong demand.
Sales representative
Sells products or services to business customers — quotes, demos, contract negotiation, account management. Universal commercial role.
Dentist
Diagnoses and treats dental conditions in private practice, NHS clinics, or hospital settings. One of the highest-paid clinical roles.
Chef
Plans menus, manages kitchen operations, and prepares food in restaurants, hotels, and institutional settings.