{"id":20463,"date":"2023-12-12T13:11:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T13:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20463"},"modified":"2023-12-12T13:57:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T13:57:59","slug":"20-best-paid-weird-jobs-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/20-best-paid-weird-jobs-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"20 best paid weird jobs in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our data team recently examined over 1 million job vacancies by Adzuna in November 2023\u00a0 and looked into the niche professions and unusual job titles with the highest pay. We spotlight the best-paid weirdest jobs that have you thinking, “People get paid for that?”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you ready to find out about these wonderfully compensated jobs that make the ordinary 9-to-5 look like a snooze-fest? Read on to find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 20 best-paid weird jobs<\/h2>\n

Stress Engineer<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a365,697<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stress management is not just a personal attribute but a lucrative profession! This role tops the list of best-paid strange jobs, with advertised salaries averaging \u00a365,697. The role would be examining the stress level of structures and materials when subjected to heavy forces, from chairs, aeroplanes, bridges to skyscrapers. As odd as its name, stress engineers routinely perform \u201cfatigue analysis\u201d to identify points of failure. A bachelor\u2019s degree in engineering is usually required for this role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Setting Out Engineer<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a361,263<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>The term \u201csetting out\u201d can sound ambiguous to those outside the construction industry. With an average pay packet of \u00a361,263, this engineering position is responsible for setting out building plans for construction sites with procedures. A degree in civil or structural engineering is usually mandatory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Human Factor Consultant<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a357,995<\/strong><\/p>\n

A very futuristic and sci-fi job title, particularly on trend in this AI wave. With pay at \u00a357,995, this expert in the human realm integrates human factors such as principles of cognitive psychology and kinesiology into<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0product design. A degree in ergonomics, human factors, or psychology is typically required.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wastewater Modeller<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a356,852<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>Modelling unwanted material sounds bizarre, but wastewater modeller de facto plays a crucial role in managing environmental impact, not to mention a hefty paycheck (\u00a356,852!). They use computer simulations to predict and optimise the flow of wastewater through treatment systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sterile Services Technician<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a346,614<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>This is the highest paying weird job with no degree requirement, paying an average wage of \u00a346,614. Usually found in medical and healthcare settings, sterile services technicians clean and decontaminate medical equipment to meet hygiene standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cable Jointer<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a340,427<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spending your workdays connecting cables? Yes – it is exactly what it sounds like. This job pays an average of \u00a340,427 for their dexterity with power cable installation and repair.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Slinger Signaller<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a339,957<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two seemingly unrelated words put together but this is a legit job. They act as the eyes and ears of crane operators whose eyesight may be blocked. They receive \u00a339,957 on average for their eagle vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tramper Driver<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a337,209<\/strong><\/p>\n

As adventurous and nomadic as the job title suggests, tramper drivers transport goods over long distances and live out of their trucks for extended periods. Their average advertised salary is \u00a337,209.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coachbuilder<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a336,875<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coach here refers to a vehicle, not a sports coach, fortunately. With an average pay of \u00a336,875, coachbuilders construct and modify vehicle bodies, transforming standard vehicles into specialised forms such as luxury coaches or emergency response vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coffee Machine Service Engineer<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a336,571<\/strong><\/p>\n

A niche profession for coffee lovers. Coffee Machine Service Engineers repair and maintain coffee machines, ensuring the uninterrupted flow of caffeine in our daily lives. If your life mantra is \u201ccoffee first!\u201d, consider this job, paying \u00a336,571 \u2013 much higher than other coffee-related jobs like Barista (24,471).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Plater<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a336,433<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>If you\u2019re thinking about dinner plates, you\u2019re wrong. Platers shape and assemble metal parts by heating and hammering, often in shipbuilding or construction. Average advertised salary at \u00a336,433.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scrub Practitioner<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a335,559<\/strong><\/p>\n

The job title hints at a medical scrubbing role, and it is. Paying an average of \u00a335,559, Scrub Practitioners work in surgical settings, ensuring a sterile environment by providing surgeons with necessary instruments during operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hod Carrier<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a332,640<\/strong><\/p>\n

This role might sound like it\u2019s from a bygone era but it is actually a vital role in modern construction.\u00a0 Hod Carriers assist bricklayers by transporting bricks, mortar, and other construction materials around job sites. Average advertised salary at \u00a332,640.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bingo Caller<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a331,490<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>Hosting games may be a conventional role, but imagine only hosting one single game for every workday \u2013 that\u2019s a bit niche!\u00a0 Bingo Callers host bingo games, announcing numbers and creating an entertaining atmosphere for players. They get paid an average of \u00a331,490.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clothing Technologist<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a332,625<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>The word \u201ctechnologist\u201d makes this sound like a role in the high-tech industries. This actually refers to the intricacies of apparel manufacturing. Paying an average pay of \u00a332,625, Clothing Technologists oversee the technical aspects of garment production, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Water Hygiene Technician<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a329,666<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>Exactly as the job title suggests, this is a profession that nurtures the quality and well-being of water sources. Water Hygiene Technicians monitor and maintain water systems to ensure they meet health and safety standards, preventing the growth of harmful bacteria. Average advertised salary at \u00a329,666.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Complaints Handler<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a328,070<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>Imagine spending every minute of your workday with negative feedback and maybe difficult people? That\u2019s the gist of this job. Paying an average of \u00a328,070, Complaints Handlers address customer complaints, aiming to resolve issues and improve customer satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pizzaiolo<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a326,533<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>The maestro of authentic <\/span>Buono<\/span><\/i> Italian-style pizza, earns an average pay packet of \u00a326,533.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nursery Chef<\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a321,764<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>Another culinary genius on the list includes Nursery Chef<\/span> (<\/b>\u00a321,764), who cooks healthy and nutritious meals for posh kids with gourmet taste buds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Playworker<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average advertised salary: \u00a320,416<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>All play and no work? Paying an average salary of \u00a320,416, playworkers organise and take part in creative and engaging activities for children during playtime, promoting social and cognitive development.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If some of these unconventional jobs appeal to you, look them up on <\/span>Adzuna<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/div>\n
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\"\"<\/strong>Read more: <\/b>Where are the highest paying postcodes in Great Britain?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our data team recently examined over 1 million job vacancies by Adzuna in November 2023\u00a0 and looked into the niche professions and unusual job titles with the highest pay. We spotlight the best-paid weirdest jobs that have you thinking, “People get paid for that?”\u00a0 Are you ready to find out about these wonderfully compensated jobs Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":20523,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1109,5],"tags":[1112],"class_list":["post-20463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finding-a-job","category-just-for-fun","tag-featured"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20463"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20463\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20529,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20463\/revisions\/20529"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}