|
Top 10 occupations for night workers
Top 10 Occupations |
Number |
% of workforce working overnight |
Caring Personal Services |
460,102 |
35.1% |
Nursing Professionals |
215,988 |
38.7% |
Road Transport Drivers |
197,474 |
22.9% |
Other Elementary Services Occupations |
183,116 |
19.8% |
Protective Service Occupations |
147,615 |
46.4% |
Medical Practitioners |
113,915 |
35.0% |
Elementary Security Occupations |
112,671 |
33.9% |
Elementary Storage Occupations |
100,142 |
22.2% |
Artistic, Literary and Media Occupations |
95,920 |
23.0% |
Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers |
89,585 |
8.2% |
Source: ONS Labour Force Survey, Apr-Jun 2022, Usual to work at night
Night workers by UK region/nation
Region/nation |
Number of night workers |
Percentage of workers doing night shifts |
North East |
149000 |
14% |
North West |
371000 |
12% |
Yorkshire and Humberside |
256000 |
11% |
East Midlands |
255000 |
12% |
West Midlands |
287000 |
11% |
East of England |
309000 |
10% |
London |
429000 |
10% |
South East |
386000 |
9% |
South West |
252000 |
10% |
Wales |
153000 |
12% |
Scotland |
283000 |
11% |
Northern Ireland |
83000 |
8% |
UK |
|
10.8% |
Source: Labour Force Survey, Apr-Jun 2022, Usual to work at night
-The TUC estimates (based on official figures) that more than 1.9 million night-workers earn less than £15 an hour. That equates to almost 7 in 10 (69%) of night workers. Almost 800,000 earn below £10 an hour, equating to 28% of night workers.
-The Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together more than 5.5 million working people who make up our 48 member unions. We support unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living.
Want to hear about our latest news and blogs?
Sign up now to get it straight to your inbox
To access the admin area, you will need to setup two-factor authentication (TFA).