Boxer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Boxers compete against opponents at amateur and professional level in different weight divisions.

  • Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.  
  • Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.  
  • Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.  
  • Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health
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Boxers typically work around Variable hours per week.

As a Boxer you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    39,222 GBP *
    per year
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Boxer

    Big gender gap
    • 45,156 GBP
    • 29,828 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Boxer
    Average salary for full-time Boxer

    Showing:
    • 11,306 GBP
    • 10,686 GBP
    • 39,222 GBP
    • 29,828 GBP
    • 45,156 GBP
    Salary over time for Boxer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 32,562 GBP
    • 33,393 GBP
    • 34,400 GBP
    • 34,118 GBP
    • 36,740 GBP
    • 39,222 GBP
    • 36,809 GBP
    • 29,905 GBP
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    Future outlook for Boxers

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    Very good outlook
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    Balanced outlook
    -1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Very good outlook
    32% chance of automation in the future

    Boxer - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

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

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 35% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 24% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 23% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

    You may be eligible for the Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence (Boxing). To do this, you’ll need to:

    • be aged 16 to 18
    • be a member of a club affiliated to England Boxing
    • show the potential to go far
    • have some GCSEs

    The course gives you the opportunity to develop your boxing skills as well as getting a coaching or sporting qualification.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Boxer

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Boxer.
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
    Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Boxer. Check that you know:
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    Electronic mail software Email software
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    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    3
    Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
    5
    Video creation and editing software YouTube
    Improve your skills today

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    Things to highlight for your Boxer interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

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