The latest Pulse survey, Arts Pay 2025, is now live, and Creative Glasgow members are encouraged to take part. This survey, conducted in partnership with Baker Richards, aims to gather insights into the experiences of those working in the arts sector. It covers a wide range of issues, from pay and access to precarity, equity, and workplace culture.
This year’s survey delves into how societal shifts and structural factors influence who can enter the arts, who remains, and what it truly takes to thrive. As the UK’s largest survey on earnings and working conditions in the sector, it seeks to build a clearer picture of the realities faced by arts workers today. The insights gathered will play a key role in advocating for meaningful changes within the industry.
Why Should You Take Part?
For Arts Workers: The survey will provide valuable data on how your pay compares with sector norms and offer insights into potential earnings in other roles.
For Employers: The results will offer key benchmarks for setting realistic pay structures, helping attract new talent and retain experienced professionals.
For Policymakers: The findings will act as a crucial reference for assessing remuneration standards across sectors and highlight areas of pay disparity.
For Freelancers: By participating, freelancers will gain insights into the fees being charged for various roles, empowering them to set competitive and informed rates when pitching for work.
Who Should Participate?
The survey is open to anyone who currently works or has recently worked in the arts and cultural sector. This includes all levels of workers, from leaders and artists to administrators, sector support staff, and technicians—whether employed or freelance.
They Will Report Back
Stay tuned to Arts Professional, as they will report the survey results later in the summer, sharing key insights and findings with the community.
Take part in the survey and help shape the future of the arts workforce.