Circus performer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Circus performers entertain audiences with displays of skills like acrobatics and clowning.

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Circus performers typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.

As a Circus performer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

* from ONETonline
Average salary
21,899 GBP *
per year
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Salary statistics

Average salary for Circus performer
  • 22,882 GBP
Average salary for part-time Circus performer
Average salary for full-time Circus performer

Showing:
Part-time Full-time
  • 7,939 GBP
  • 7,209 GBP
  • 8,737 GBP
  • 21,899 GBP
  • 22,882 GBP
Salary over time for Circus performer

Pay for this role has increased slightly over time
  • 17,050 GBP
  • 17,311 GBP
  • 18,766 GBP
  • 19,443 GBP
  • 20,206 GBP
  • 20,579 GBP
  • 21,899 GBP
  • 21,599 GBP
  • 22,545 GBP
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Future outlook for Circus performers

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Very good outlook
32 000+ jobs available
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Very good outlook
4% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Balanced outlook
55% chance of automation in the future

Circus performer - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

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

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Circus performer.

You could do a college course like:

  • Level 2 or 3 in Performing Arts
  • Level 3 in Performing and Production Arts (Circus)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Circus Skills

These would teach you some of the skills needed for the job. Then you can try to find a trainee job with a circus company.

Studying towards a course can be useful especially if they include mime, dance, physical theatre skills or circus skills.


Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Circus performer

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