ORCHESTRAL LEADER

Average

Range

Central range

PER YEAR TOTAL

£767

£0 - £3,500

£0 - £1,650

PER REHEARSAL

£45

£0 - £119

£0 - £70

PER CONCERT DAY incl. rehearsal

£143

£0 - £475

£100 - £183

PER CONCERT DAY (no rehearsal)

£43

£0 - £150

£0 - £80

Notes

  • 82% of instrumental groups have engaged one
  • Far fewer orchestral leaders are engaged on an annual contract than is even the case for accompanists
  • The most frequent mode of engagement for orchestral leaders is for a concert with rehearsal
  • Figures exclude expenses