Coroner | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Coroners look into deaths from unnatural or unknown causes, or those that have happened suddenly or in prison or police custody.

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Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.
Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
Complete death certificates, including the

Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.
Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.
Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.
Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
Direct activities of workers conducting autopsies, performing pathological and toxicological analyses, and preparing documents for permanent records.
Confer with officials of public health and law enforcement agencies to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.
Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.
Inventory personal effects recovered from bodies, such as jewelry or wallets.
Coordinate the release of personal effects to authorized persons and facilitate the disposition of unclaimed corpses and personal effects.
Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.
Testify at inquests, hearings, and court trials.
Collect wills, burial instructions, and other documentation needed for investigations and for handling of the remains.
Record the disposition of minor children, as well as details of arrangements made for their care.
Witness and certify deaths that are the result of a judicial order.

Average salary
91,626 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Coroner

Big gender gap

116,193 GBP
70,619 GBP

Average salary for part-time Coroner

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44,510 GBP
49,175 GBP

91,626 GBP
70,619 GBP
116,193 GBP

Salary over time for Coroner

Pay for this role has decreased slightly over time

79,936 GBP
81,099 GBP
80,156 GBP
88,217 GBP
83,717 GBP
90,791 GBP
91,626 GBP
92,606 GBP
51,826 GBP

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Future outlook for Coroners

Very good outlook

47 000+ jobs available

Fair outlook

-5% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

24% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

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

In terms of people already doing this job:

23% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
19% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
16% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You'll usually start as an assistant coroner.

You should be either:

a qualified barrister or solicitor
a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with at least 5 years' qualified experience.

Local authorities appoint coroners and assistant coroners, with the consent of the Chief Coroner and the Lord Chancellor.

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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 Coroner.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

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

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Coroner. Check that you know:

Data base user interface and query software Alcestis; Douglas Associates Forensic Filer; Structured query language SQL

Document management software EMC Documentum

Graphics or photo imaging software 3D graphics software; Graphics software; Mideo Systems EZDoc Plus

Office suite software Corel WordPerfect; Microsoft Office

Operating system software Android; Linux

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. 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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