Fishmonger | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Fishmongers sell fish and seafood products, and advise customers on how to prepare them.

  • Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.  
  • Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.  
  • Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form.  
  • Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.  
  • Receive, inspect, and store
Read more about Fishmonger

Fishmongers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.

As a Fishmonger you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
  • Read more about Fishmonger
    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    23,043 GBP *
    per year
    14,000 GBP
    21,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Fishmonger

    • 24,065 GBP
    • 21,323 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Fishmonger
    Average salary for full-time Fishmonger

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    • 11,782 GBP
    • 11,551 GBP
    • 12,128 GBP
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    • 21,323 GBP
    • 24,065 GBP
    Salary over time for Fishmonger

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 19,317 GBP
    • 19,595 GBP
    • 20,077 GBP
    • 21,008 GBP
    • 21,857 GBP
    • 22,746 GBP
    • 23,043 GBP
    • 21,663 GBP
    • 24,051 GBP
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    Future outlook for Fishmongers

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    Balanced outlook
    423 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    3% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Fishmonger - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Fishmonger and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 70% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 20% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 7% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

    You can do a Level 2 or 3 Certificate for Proficiency in Fish and Shellfish Industry Skills.

    You could also do a more general retail course, like a Level 2 Diploma in Retail Skills.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Fishmonger

    Retail

    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 Fishmonger.
    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
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people

    Things to highlight for your Fishmonger interview

    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. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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