Here are the top 10 professions in the UK with staff shortages, along with the average UK salary and the number of live vacancies per profession, based on data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and job search engines as of March 2023:

Nurses and Healthcare Workers
Average Salary: £32,000-£40,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 70,000
Software Developers
Average Salary: £45,000-£65,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 50,000
Electricians
Average Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 40,000
Plumbers
Average Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 30,000
Social Workers
Average Salary: £30,000-£40,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 25,000
Data Analysts
Average Salary: £40,000-£60,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 20,000
Mechanical Engineers
Average Salary: £35,000-£45,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 18,000
Occupational Therapists
Average Salary: £30,000-£40,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 15,000
Chefs and Cooks
Average Salary: £20,000-£25,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 10,000
Teachers (Primary and Secondary)
Average Salary: £30,000-£40,000
Number of Live Vacancies: 9,000

Note that the average salaries listed are approximate and can vary depending on factors such as location, experience, and qualifications. The number of live vacancies is also subject to change over time.

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