Some sectors in the UK have a significantly higher earning potential than you might expect - with data from RS Components revealing that train drivers earn nearly £25,000 more than the average UK wage of £29,558 per year. How does your pay stack up against the average salary of these 25 jobs, which are currently ranked as the best paid in the UK?

17. IT Business Analysts / Systems Designers
Average salary: 48,703 GBP Photo: Shutterstock

18. IT Project Managers
Average salary: 48,262 GBP Photo: Shutterstock

19. Actuaries and Economists Statisticians
Average salary: 48,168 GBP Photo: Shutterstock

20. Banking Managers
Average salary: 48,140 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
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