What are the top-paying part-time jobs in the UK?

Some of the highest-paying part-time job roles in the UK are receptionist, library assistant, teaching assistant, etc. International students and foreign workers opt for part-time jobs in the UK to cover their extra expenses. Universities in the UK allow international students to work for 15 to 20 hours per week. There are almost 2 million and 42000+ part-time job vacancies in the UK in 2024.

 

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Top 10 part-time jobs in the UK

The table below has the lists of the highest paying part-time jobs in the UK and their salary per hour:

Job roles	Average salary per hour
Teaching Assistant	£ 11
Customer Service Representative	£ 11
Event Planner	£ 14
Tutor	£ 25
Baby Sitter	£ 13
Dog Walker	£ 12
Library Assistant	£ 12
Barista	£ 10
Tour Guide	£ 12
Translator	£ 14

 

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Top in-demand job sectors in the UK

The table below consists of the most in-demand job sectors in the UK and their annual average salary:

In-demand job sectors	Average salary per hour
Marketing	£ 30-40
Accountancy	£ 35-45
Education	£ 20-30
Health services	£ 15-20
Social Care	£ 13-15
Administration	£ 12
Sales	£ 12-15
Children Contact Supervisor	£ 12
Customer Service	£ 20-25
Retail	£ 30

 

Benefits of part-time jobs in the UK

The following are the benefits of part-time jobs for the international students in the UK:

 

• Can develop skills
• Cultural integration
• Can develop networking opportunities
• Can enhance resume
• Can earn to cover the cost of living

 

Restrictions on part-time jobs in the UK

The following are the lists of restrictions imposed on international students who are working part-time jobs in the UK:

 

• Students who are doing short-term courses are not allowed to do part-time or full-time jobs
• Students must have a valid work visa that should be issued for the entire duration of the course
• International students can only work for full time after receiving a Tier 2 visa
• Students who are pursuing short–term courses are allowed to work for 10 hours per week
• You cannot do freelancing or any type of contractual work on a UK study visa
• International students can work 20 hours per week if pursuing studies at a full-time degree level

 

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