- Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
- Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.
- Develop new or
Agronomist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Agronomists advise farmers on soil management and crop production.
Agronomists typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.
As a Agronomist you will typically work 9am to 5pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 35,015 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Agronomist
Big gender gap
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36,077 GBP
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23,619 GBP
Average salary for full-time Agronomist
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35,015 GBP
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23,619 GBP
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36,077 GBP
Salary over time for Agronomist
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32,479 GBP
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33,009 GBP
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31,424 GBP
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32,351 GBP
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31,493 GBP
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33,394 GBP
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35,015 GBP
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36,449 GBP
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34,905 GBP
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Future outlook for Agronomists
Very good outlook
11 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Agronomist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Agronomist. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Agronomist interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
