- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
- Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
- Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television
Stagehand | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Stagehands help to get things ready on set for performances in the theatre, at concerts and in TV and film studios.
Stagehands typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Stagehand you will typically work freelance / self-employed.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 37,585 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Stagehand
Big gender gap
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41,279 GBP
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31,048 GBP
Average salary for part-time Stagehand
Average salary for full-time Stagehand
Showing:
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13,081 GBP
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11,320 GBP
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37,585 GBP
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31,048 GBP
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41,279 GBP
Salary over time for Stagehand
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35,611 GBP
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33,492 GBP
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33,900 GBP
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34,433 GBP
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37,224 GBP
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36,978 GBP
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37,585 GBP
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40,162 GBP
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39,673 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Stagehand and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
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 Stagehand.
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Stagehand. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Stagehand interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. 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. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
