Art gallery curator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Art gallery curators manage collections of paintings and objects.

  • Research, identify and catalogue paintings and other items
  • Make sure paintings and other items are stored in the right conditions
  • Organise displays and exhibitions
  • Answer visitors’ questions
  • Give talks to groups or school parties
  • Find ways of attracting visitors to the gallery
  • Negotiate funding and the loan of paintings and other items
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Art gallery curators typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Art gallery curator you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
27,375 GBP *
per year
18,000 GBP
40,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Art gallery curator

  • 25,675 GBP
  • 27,865 GBP
Average salary for full-time Art gallery curator

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Salary over time for Art gallery curator

Pay for this role has increased slightly over time
  • 28,589 GBP
  • 29,257 GBP
  • 29,287 GBP
  • 30,234 GBP
  • 27,875 GBP
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  • 27,375 GBP
  • 29,688 GBP
  • 38,248 GBP
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Future outlook for Art gallery curators

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Balanced outlook
7 000+ jobs available
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Very good outlook
4% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
25% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Art gallery curator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 50% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
  • 26% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 22% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You'll need:

  • knowledge of English language
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • an interest and knowledge of history
  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to work well with others
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Art gallery curator interview

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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