Conservator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Conservators preserve and restore historical objects, artworks and buildings.

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Conservators typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a Conservator you will typically work as a contractor / self-employed.

* from ONETonline
Average salary
32,328 GBP *
per year
24,000 GBP
60,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Conservator

  • 34,653 GBP
  • 28,847 GBP
Average salary for part-time Conservator
Average salary for full-time Conservator

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Salary over time for Conservator

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 30,527 GBP
  • 32,846 GBP
  • 34,522 GBP
  • 33,466 GBP
  • 34,337 GBP
  • 34,169 GBP
  • 32,328 GBP
  • 32,706 GBP
  • 37,001 GBP
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Future outlook for Conservators

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Very good outlook
7 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
24% chance of automation in the future

Conservator - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

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

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 41% of people in this role have a Master's degree
  • 24% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 20% of people in this role have a Post-secondary certificate

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Conservator

You'll need:

  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • knowledge of English language
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • analytical thinking skills
  • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
  • knowledge of chemistry including the safe use and disposal of chemicals
  • knowledge of the fine arts
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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

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