Farmer
Run or work on a farm - crops, livestock, machinery, business.
This UK farmer career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £20,000 - £28,000 (farm worker)
- Mid-career salary
- £30,000 - £45,000 (manager)
- Senior salary
- £50,000 - £100,000+ (owner / large estate)
- Work environment
- Outdoors, all weather, long days
- Time to entry
- 1 - 5 years
- Degree required
- Helpful (agriculture)
- Category
- Skilled Trades
What a Farmer does
Run or work on a farm - crops, livestock, machinery, business.
How to become a Farmer
- Look up Farmer roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Farmer - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Practical skills
- Animal / crop knowledge
- Machinery
- Resilience