- Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
- Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
- Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
- Schedule promotional or performance
Entertainment agent | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Entertainment agents promote careers in the entertainment industry and manage performers' and other professionals' business affairs.
Entertainment agents typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Entertainment agent you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 37,585 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Entertainment agent
Big gender gap
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41,279 GBP
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31,048 GBP
Average salary for part-time Entertainment agent
Average salary for full-time Entertainment agent
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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 Entertainment agent
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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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Future outlook for Entertainment agents
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Entertainment agent 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 Entertainment agent.
Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Entertainment agent. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Entertainment agent interview
Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. 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.
