Salary guide
Cartographer
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
GeographyMapping
- The UK’s Ordnance Survey is one of the world’s oldest mapping agencies
Other names this job is known by
- Mapmaker
- GIS Specialist
Key responsibilities
- Design and produce maps and spatial data
- Collect and analyse geographical information
- Use GIS and mapping software
- Collaborate with surveyors and planners
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in geography, cartography, or GIS
- Experience with GIS and mapping software
- Analytical and IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Creativity
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Cartographer
- GIS Manager
- Project Lead
- Academic roles
How to get the job
- Study geography or IT
- Complete a degree in cartography or GIS
- Gain experience in mapping or surveying
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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