Florist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Florists sell flowers and design bouquets for weddings, funerals and special occasions.

  • Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  • Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  • Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  • Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees
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Florists typically work around 28 to 30 hours per week.

As a Florist you will typically work 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
19,533 GBP *
per year
10,750 GBP
20,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Salary statistics

Average salary for Florist
  • 19,533 GBP
Average salary for part-time Florist
Average salary for full-time Florist

Showing:
Part-time Full-time
  • 10,526 GBP
  • 10,757 GBP
  • 19,533 GBP
  • 19,533 GBP
Salary over time for Florist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 17,076 GBP
  • 16,884 GBP
  • 17,941 GBP
  • 17,515 GBP
  • 17,457 GBP
  • 19,533 GBP
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Future outlook for Florists

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Balanced outlook
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Florist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

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

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

You'll need:

  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • the ability to work well with others
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
  • the ability to work on your own
  • customer service skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Courses include:

  • Level 1 Certificate in Floral Design
  • Level 2 Certificate in Floristry
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Floristry


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

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Things to highlight for your Florist interview

Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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