Pensions adviser | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Pensions advisers help people to plan for financial security in retirement.

  • Interview clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a financial plan.  
  • Answer clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial plans and strategies.  
  • Recommend to clients strategies in cash management, insurance
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Pensions advisers typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Pensions adviser you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
24,056 GBP *
per year
22,000 GBP
80,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Pensions adviser

  • 24,763 GBP
  • 23,414 GBP
Average salary for part-time Pensions adviser
Average salary for full-time Pensions adviser

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  • 14,732 GBP
  • 13,922 GBP
  • 24,056 GBP
  • 23,414 GBP
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Salary over time for Pensions adviser

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 22,586 GBP
  • 23,269 GBP
  • 22,627 GBP
  • 22,562 GBP
  • 23,574 GBP
  • 26,033 GBP
  • 24,056 GBP
  • 23,909 GBP
  • 28,259 GBP
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Future outlook for Pensions advisers

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Balanced outlook
37 000+ jobs available
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3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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58% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

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

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 52% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 35% of people in this role have a Post-baccalaureate certificate
  • 4% of people in this role have a Less than high school diploma

You can apply to companies directly if you have experience in finance or sales. GCSEs or A levels in English and maths would also be helpful.

Employers will offer you extra training in their pensions products when you start.

You'll need:

  • customer service skills
  • knowledge of economics and accounting
  • maths knowledge
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • persistence and determination
  • analytical thinking skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Things to highlight for your Pensions adviser interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

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