Icon recognises that to effectively advocate for fair pay and conditions for members of the conservation profession our campaigns and consultation responses must be supported by accurate and reliable data. Data is also necessary to inform decision-making on areas of policy related to pay and reward.
This assessment has been made solely based on the areas of responsibility and accountability which are common across all job roles.
The Conservation Salaries Survey 2024 identified that the average salaries across the conservation profession are:
- Early Career: £30,389
- Mid-Career: £39,100
- Senior Professional: £48,103
Icon believes these should be the minimum salary expectations.
We would strongly advocate for fair levels of remuneration that are in line with those expected by a highly skilled and technical profession. Based on our salary benchmarking, we recommend these to be the starting point for salaries: Early career - £32,000; Mid-career - £46,704; Senior Professionals - £52,000. Find out more about Icon's conservation salary benchmarking here.
