The cost of living is on the rise, but so are our salaries.
Compare the Market has analysed earnings data from 2008 to 2018 to see how salaries for over 200 jobs have changed over the decade.
The majority of jobs have seen an increase in salary over 10 years, however despite substantial increases in the cost of living over time, some professionals including Doctors, Financial Advisors and Clothing Designers have actually seen a drop in their average salary.
Here's the 20 jobs that have seen the biggest salary increases over the last 10 years. You can find the full list here.
1. Taxi Drivers
- Median salary in 2008: £15,892
- Median salary in 2018: £27,892
2. TV Engineers
- Median salary in 2008: £19,811
- Median salary in 2018: £33,238
3. Marketing and Sales Directors
- Median salary in 2008: £45,385
- Median salary in 2018: £75,126
4. Senior Educational Professionals
- Median salary in 2008: £32,599
- Median salary in 2018: £52,931
5. IT Directors
- Median salary in 2008: £44,922
- Median salary in 2018: £72,109
6. Advertising and PR Directors
- Median salary in 2008: £40,688
- Median salary in 2018: £65,074
7. Veterinary Nurses
- Median salary in 2008: £14,074
- Median salary in 2018: £21,425
8. Taxation Experts
- Median salary in 2008: £29,811
- Median salary in 2018: £44,818
9. Musicians
- Median salary in 2008: £25,834
- Median salary in 2018: £38,791
10. National Government Civil Servants
- Median salary in 2008: £17,608
- Median salary in 2018: £25,408
11. Pharmaceutical Technicians
- Median salary in 2008: £15,799
- Median salary in 2018: £22,762
12. Rail Travel Assistants
- Median salary in 2008: £25,733
- Median salary in 2018: £35,056
13. Crane Drivers
- Median salary in 2008: £28,099
- Median salary in 2018: £37,897
14. Farmers
- Median salary in 2008: £19,157
- Median salary in 2018: £27,797
15. Other Elementary Sales Occupations
- Median salary in 2008: £12,509
- Median salary in 2018: £16,821
16. Textile Process Operatives
- Median salary in 2008: £17,911
- Median salary in 2018: £24,062
17. Retail Cashiers
- Median salary in 2008: £12,354
- Median salary in 2018: £15,372
18. Fishmongers
- Median salary in 2008: £13,708
- Median salary in 2018: £18,114
19. Sales Assistants
- Median salary in 2008: £13,444
- Median salary in 2018: £17,752
20. Weigher, Grader and Sorters
- Median salary in 2008: £18,349
- Median salary in 2018: £24,127