THE STATE OF PAY: Findings from the 2006 ArtsProfessional Salary Survey
If you take a full-time job in the arts sector, then what might you expect in the way of career progression and benefits? The 2006 ArtsProfessional salary survey provides some of the answers. It was conducted online in May 2006, when a total of 2,448 people provided data on which the statistics reported here have been based.
Average Salaries
What are we worth?
Issue 132, 23rd October 2006
While low salaries in the arts sector have long been a source of despair amongst arts professionals, the survey has revealed for the first time the extent of the problem and specific areas that are worst affected... read more
The reinforced glass ceiling
Issue 132, 23rd October 2006
With the Equal Pay Act having come into force in 1970, and every subsidised arts organisation in the UK being required to declare its equal opportunities policy when it applies for public funding, you might be forgiven for assuming that women and men had no reason to worry about gaining equal status in the arts workplace. But you would be wrong, and our survey reveals the extent of the problem... read more
Postcode pay scales
Issue 133, 6th November 2006
Reporting average full-time arts sector salaries for the UK as a whole gives a hint as to the national picture, but what if you live in London? Or in Scotland or Wales? What might you expect to be in your pay packet? read more
So you work in the arts...?
Issue 135, 4 December 2006
Carving out a lifelong career in the arts sector is an art in itself. Securing a much coveted first job as an arts professional is a good starting point, but navigating a path that will bring job satisfaction, adequate remuneration and a sustainable lifestyle requires a degree of luck, as well as some good judgement. The ArtsProfessional salary survey sheds some light on these issues… read more
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