Stockbroker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Stockbrokers manage their clients' investments by trading stocks, shares and other financial products to get the best return.

  • Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
  • Monitor markets or positions.
  • Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
  • Keep accurate records of transactions.
  • Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
  • Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of
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Stockbrokers typically work around 50 to 60 hours per week.

As a Stockbroker you will typically work early mornings.

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
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
42,248 GBP *
per year
24,000 GBP
125,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Stockbroker

Big gender gap
  • 46,957 GBP
  • 36,830 GBP
Average salary for part-time Stockbroker
Average salary for full-time Stockbroker

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  • 19,743 GBP
  • 19,486 GBP
  • 42,248 GBP
  • 36,830 GBP
  • 46,957 GBP
Salary over time for Stockbroker

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 46,342 GBP
  • 43,195 GBP
  • 41,467 GBP
  • 42,504 GBP
  • 45,411 GBP
  • 43,581 GBP
  • 42,248 GBP
  • 45,179 GBP
  • 51,220 GBP
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Future outlook for Stockbrokers

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Poor outlook
581 000+ jobs available
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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 Stockbroker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 37% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 30% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
  • 15% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

You could move into stockbroking if you have a experience in accountancy, banking or insurance and take further training on the job.

You'll need:

  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • maths knowledge
  • analytical thinking skills
  • knowledge of economics and accounting
  • the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
  • customer service skills
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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

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Things to highlight for your Stockbroker interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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