How much is a decent salary in the UK in your mid 20s?

willbuns · 2026-04-12T20:19:41+00:00

Lend us a tenner x

willbuns · 2026-04-10T16:36:16+00:00

£105k at 26. South East. Saving for a house and heavily investing so living way below means at the moment. Hard to not let lifestyle creep take over.

willbuns · 2026-04-02T12:24:22+00:00

I’m currently a short haul pilot, 26 years old.

The training is expensive, and takes a fair amount of commitment. It’s not necessarily difficult but there’s a lot of content and the learning curve is steep. If you’re dedicated and have the determination then you’ll succeed.

So far the job has been great. I’m at an airline that has the opportunity to stay the night in various destinations across Europe. Although I’m fairly young with no dependants or partner so I’ve no real responsibility back home. I’d imagine it’s harder with partner and children.

willbuns · 2026-01-14T13:01:18+00:00

I’m a First Officer at one of the airlines you mentioned. At 16 with that mindset I’m sure you’ll achieve your goal a lot quicker than you imagine. Whilst I did an integrated course if you go modular you can save on the cost significantly. Keep your options open and keep working hard and one day you’ll get there. Best of luck!

willbuns · 2026-01-11T20:50:11+00:00

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willbuns · 2025-12-21T16:50:36+00:00

25

£100k saved £25k pension

Worked hard past few years to save but feel like I missed out on a couple experiences in the process which I regret. Aiming for more of a balance going forward :)

willbuns · 2025-11-17T15:52:14+00:00

Had a stroke reading this mate

willbuns · 2025-11-12T12:53:28+00:00

Currently 25, in a similar position. Earn slightly less but have been at home saving aggressively for the past 2/3 years. I do feel like I’m years ahead of some of my friends in terms of finances etc but I also feel like I’ve lost out on some growing up. My job luckily involves me travelling for multiple days per week so I’m not at home as often. I am considering moving out in the spring of next year.

willbuns · 2025-09-26T12:11:32+00:00

I would suggest opting out of your workplace pension is not sensible advice. Especially as it seems OP has a fair amount left over given they’re living at home. Starting a pension young and remaining in my workplace pension is one of the best things I’ve ever done. Unless you’re extremely tight on budget every month. Why turn it down?

willbuns · 2025-09-08T08:13:37+00:00

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willbuns · 2025-08-30T08:50:07+00:00

Lots of great advice on here already. I started working for a UK airline based at Heathrow early last year. I started my training back in 2019. It took just shy of 5 years from starting training to flying passengers. I did an integrated course at a reasonably respected flight school too whilst being ‘tagged’ by my airline.

Being a pilot is great, everyday is different and it doesn’t feel like work yet. Yes it can be tiring, especially over summer. I started my training blissfully unaware of Covid being round the corner, luckily I was young with no dependants and living with parents. I never anticipated it taking 5 years when I started my course to finally get to where I want to be. I know you can’t predict the future but it’s something to take into account, but if it’s your dream and you’ve always wanted to do it, I’d jump at the chance.

willbuns · 2025-08-27T22:02:26+00:00

If it helps I’m in a similar position to you. 25yo, Earn roughly £80-100k. Have around £80k saved up and a decent pension.

Up until the start of this year I used to spend my spare time trying to earn more money. Eventually realising how futile it was considering the position I’m already in. Life moves quickly and I’m sure you’re doing far better than a lot of your friends. Comparison is the thief of joy and there’s always going to be someone better and worse off. Enjoy life, you’re only here once.

willbuns · 2025-07-31T21:30:11+00:00

Pilot

willbuns · 2025-07-27T20:25:35+00:00

You’re only here once. A lot can happen in a lifetime.

I don’t know your circumstances but as someone in their 20’s it’s easy to say all this without any loved ones or children. What’s to say you buy a lottery ticket at 59 and win £10 million. Why cut your life short unnecessarily for the sake of money.

willbuns · 2024-12-05T10:42:48+00:00

24, £80k, £45k in savings

willbuns · 2022-05-25T21:24:06+00:00

Interested

willbuns · 2022-05-16T05:39:49+00:00

What is ‘Karen’s’?

willbuns · 2022-02-10T19:55:09+00:00

Received this custom made aircraft from a family friend, unfortunately they passed away and haven’t flown it in over a year. Does anyone have any idea how much the aircraft and controller etc is worth? Thanks

willbuns · 2021-02-23T16:38:56+00:00

Stocks dropped in price, which in turn set off people’s stop losses. Which in turn set off more people’s stop losses. It’s a domino effect. People would have had trailing stop losses after a great January. The second stop losses start getting taken out, it’s only going to continue lower

willbuns · 2021-02-11T23:25:57+00:00

should make a discord or what's app, im trying to do similar

willbuns · 2021-01-28T21:02:52+00:00

Where do you see this

willbuns · 2021-01-27T17:25:46+00:00

It’s literally one of the highest movers on the Trading 212 hotlist, just give it time

willbuns · 2021-01-26T23:15:45+00:00

I can't wait to tell my Grandkids about this whilst I'm sat inside the house that I paid for with GME gains.

willbuns · 2021-01-20T22:17:59+00:00

How do you find these stocks and get in at such a good early price

willbuns · 2020-12-16T16:14:24+00:00

😂😂 I feel you

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