Wages

Intended as a general guide to typical incomes for various professions.

Values are given in Sovereigns (L) Shillings (s) and Pence (d), and are per annum unless otherwise stated.

Classes

Monarch L 60,000 –
L 75,000
Nobleman L 1,500 –
3,000
Country Gentleman L 50 – L 150
Successful Merchant L 100
Country Parson L 20

 

Trades

Clothworker L 5
Fuller L 5
Shearman L 5
Dyer L 6 13s 8d
Tailor L 4
Draper L 4
Glover L 3 6s 8d
Capper L 4 13s 4d
Hatmaker L 4 13s 4d
Feltmaker L 4 13s 4d
Currier L 6
Shoemaker L 4
Saddler L 4
Pewterer L 3 6s 8d
Brewer L 10
Alebrewer L 6
Whitebaker L 4 6s 8d
Brownbaker L 3 6s 8d
Carpenter L 13
Cutler L 4 6s 8d
Blacksmith L 6
Farrier L 4
Turner L 4 6s 8d
Butcher L 6
Cook L 6
Manservant L2 10s
Thatcher 2s for 5 days work
Ploughman 1s / week with board
Shepherd 6d / week with board
Unskilled laborer 3d – 4d / day
Field Worker 2d – 3d / day

 

Military

Rank Daily Wage
Captain 8s
Lieutenant 4s
Barber-Surgeon 4s
Ensign 2s
Drummer 20d
Sergeant 1s
Corporal 10d
Pikeman 8d