Construction and Building Trades salary in United Kingdom
The median construction and building trades salary is £34,643 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Construction and Building Trades salary by region
Pay trend
Up 8.9% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Construction and Building Trades salary FAQs
What is the average Construction and Building Trades salary in United Kingdom?
The median Construction and Building Trades salary in United Kingdom is £34,643 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of construction and building tradess earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Construction and Building Trades earn per year in the UK?
Pay typically ranges from about £24,000 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £51,606 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £34,643.
Do Construction and Building Trades salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £38,202, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Construction and Building Trades salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.