Well-paid jobs that are easier to get into
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When people search for easy jobs that pay well, they usually mean one of three things: a job that's easier to get into, easier on your body, or easier on your nerves. There's no single easiest job, so we've ranked the best-paid jobs of each kind, using live UK job adverts on Vocatia. For comparison, the typical full-time employee in the UK earns £40,911 a year (ONS, April 2026).
Every job here takes skill. "Easier" means easier to get into, or easier on your body or nerves, not easier work.
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Well-paid jobs you can get into with no experience
These are the best-paid jobs on Vocatia right now where the advert says no experience is needed. Most come with training, and many are full-time or shift work.
No experience jobs near you
550 jobs
IT Support Apprentice
Apprenticeship minimum wage
Female Support Worker
£12.85 an hour
Customer Service Officer
£26,000 a year
See every job that needs no experience, or no experience jobs you can do from home.
Well-paid jobs that are easier on your body
If standing all day or heavy lifting isn't for you, these are the best-paid jobs where you're mostly sitting down. Many are office or computer-based, and they often ask for some experience or a qualification.
| Job | Typical salary | Live adverts |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Financial Advisor | £120,000 (above the UK median) | 5 |
| Finance Director | £119,000 (above the UK median) | 5 |
| Sales Director | £100,000 (above the UK median) | 5 |
| Solution Architect | £95,000 (above the UK median) | 5 |
| Commercial Director | £90,000 (above the UK median) | 8 |
| Senior Data Engineer | £82,500 (above the UK median) | 12 |
| IFA | £77,500 (above the UK median) | 7 |
| Head of Finance | £75,000 (above the UK median) | 15 |
Typical (median) advertised salary on live Vocatia adverts with an annual salary, 23 October 2026. Each job has at least 5 adverts from 3 or more employers. Salaries in bold are above the UK median full-time salary of £40,911 (ONS, April 2026). Pay varies by employer and location.
Sit down jobs near you
12,500 jobs
Imports & Exports Coordinator
£30,000 a year
Student Temporary Position (November-January)
£25,500 a year
Property and Compliance Administrator
£30,000 a year
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Well-paid jobs that are easier on your nerves
For some people, the hard part of a job is the phone ringing or dealing with customers all day. These are the best-paid jobs with a steady routine and no customer-facing or phone work.
| Job | Typical salary | Live adverts |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Manager | £52,500 (above the UK median) | 5 |
| Payroll Manager | £52,500 (above the UK median) | 5 |
| Management Accountant | £47,500 (above the UK median) | 18 |
| HGV Driver | £43,000 (above the UK median) | 7 |
| Payroll Specialist | £42,500 (above the UK median) | 6 |
| Forklift Driver | £32,500 | 9 |
| Production Operative | £31,500 | 9 |
| Payroll Officer | £31,500 | 6 |
Typical (median) advertised salary on live Vocatia adverts with an annual salary, 23 October 2026. Each job has at least 5 adverts from 3 or more employers. Salaries in bold are above the UK median full-time salary of £40,911 (ONS, April 2026). Pay varies by employer and location.
Steady jobs with no customers or phones
2,873 jobs
Kitchen Assistant and Cook
£12.87 an hour
Production finishers needed for peak season
£13.50 an hour
Production Operative
£13.33 an hour
See all jobs with a steady routine, or jobs working alone.
Well-paid jobs you can do from home
No commute can make any job easier. These are the best-paid jobs on Vocatia that are based at home all or most of the week. Most ask for experience, and it's worth reading our guide to genuine work from home jobs to spot scams.
| Job | Typical salary | Live adverts |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Adviser | £72,500 (above the UK median) | 10 |
| Mortgage Advisor | £70,000 (above the UK median) | 7 |
| Technical Sales Manager | £55,000 (above the UK median) | 6 |
| Business Development Manager | £51,500 (above the UK median) | 28 |
| Finance Manager | £47,500 (above the UK median) | 5 |
| Paraplanner | £45,000 (above the UK median) | 8 |
Typical (median) advertised salary on live Vocatia adverts with an annual salary, 23 October 2026. Each job has at least 5 adverts from 3 or more employers. Salaries in bold are above the UK median full-time salary of £40,911 (ONS, April 2026). Pay varies by employer and location.
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Jobs that pay well without a degree
Plenty of jobs pay well without a degree. Most need a licence, an apprenticeship or on-the-job training instead. The pay ranges below are from the National Careers Service, from starting salary to experienced.
HGV driver286 jobs ›£27,000 to £47,000. You need an HGV licence and a Driver CPC. An apprenticeship of about a year is one way in, and you must be over 18.Experienced HGV drivers, train drivers, electricians and police officers can all earn more than the UK median salary. If you'd like to learn while you earn, browse apprenticeships or hands-on jobs.
The trade-offs
The best-paid jobs that are easier to get into usually ask for something in return:
- Long or unsocial hours. HGV drivers often work 38 to 52 hours a week, and police officers work shifts that include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
- A licence or training first. Driving, rail and trade jobs need a licence, tests or an apprenticeship before you earn the full rate.
- Targets. Sales and recruitment roles often pay well because you're expected to hit targets.
- Physical work. Some well-paid jobs with no experience needed are on your feet or physically demanding, so check the advert.
Work out which of these matters least to you. That's usually where the best pay is.
How we chose these jobs
The tables use live job adverts on Vocatia that give an annual salary. For each job we take the middle (median) advertised salary, and only include jobs with at least 5 adverts from 3 or more employers. Adverts are tagged by what they describe, such as no experience needed, mostly sitting or a steady routine, and the figures update every day. Apprenticeship and trainee adverts are left out of the tables, and pay varies by employer and location.
For more pay figures, see average salary in the UK, including pay by type of job.
Common questions
What is the easiest job that pays well?
It depends what easy means to you. If you want a job you can get into quickly, look at the best-paid jobs that need no experience. If you want work that's easy on your body, look at sit-down jobs, and if you want a quieter day, look at jobs with a steady routine and no customers or phones. The tables above show the best-paid jobs of each kind right now.
What jobs pay well without a degree in the UK?
HGV driving, train driving, electrical work and policing can all pay more than the UK median salary once you're experienced, and none of them needs a degree. They do need a licence, an apprenticeship or paid training.
What are the best paid jobs without qualifications?
Jobs that train you on the job are the best place to start. Look at the best-paid jobs that need no experience in the first table. Some well-paid routes, such as train driving, ask only for GCSEs in English and maths before training.
Which jobs pay £30,000 without a degree?
According to the National Careers Service, police officers start at around £30,000, and experienced HGV drivers, electricians and IT support technicians can earn well over £30,000. Our tables show which jobs on Vocatia are advertising salaries like this right now.
Start with how you want to work
Choose the kind of day you want, from sitting down to working alone, and we'll show you jobs that match.
Sources
- ONS: Employee earnings in the UK, 2026
- National Careers Service: Large goods vehicle driver
- National Careers Service: Train driver
- National Careers Service: Electrician
- National Careers Service: Police officer
- National Careers Service: IT support technician
- National Careers Service: Recruitment consultant