How much do people working in museums earn?
Although many people find working in museums and galleries a rewarding and interesting career, it is not a very well paid one. The MA published a salary survey in 2004 which found that almost everyone working in museums earned less than people working in comparable roles elsewhere. According to 2009 figures, the average starting salary for a curator is £16,000 – £19,250, with front-of-house pay lower still. The MA is committed to addressing the issue of low pay and has produced best practice salary guidelines.
