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?

21. Production Managers in Manufacturing
Average salary: 47,616 GBP Photo: Shutterstock

22. Purchasing Managers
Average salary: 47,438 GBP Photo: Shutterstock

23. Research Development Managers
Average salary: 47,044 GBP Photo: Shutterstock

24. IT Specialist Managers
Average salary: 46,465 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
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