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Skilled construction and building trades salary in United Kingdom

The median skilled construction and building trades salary is £35,764 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£24,507
Median (p50)
£35,764
Top (p90)
£53,639
Sample size
256,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£24,507
p25£29,433
Median£35,764
p75£44,290
Top (p90)£53,639
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Skilled construction and building trades salary by region

London£39,988
South East£38,837
East of England£36,866
South West£36,563
Scotland£36,145
United Kingdom£35,764
Wales£34,740
North West£34,343
North East£34,276
Yorkshire and The Humber£34,136

Pay trend

Up 42.1% from 2023 to 2026.

£32,5422023
£34,6912024
£35,7642025
£46,2372026

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Skilled construction and building trades salary FAQs

What is the average Skilled construction and building trades salary in United Kingdom?

The median Skilled construction and building trades salary in United Kingdom is £35,764 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of skilled construction and building tradess earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Skilled construction and building trades earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £24,507 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £53,639 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £35,764.

Do Skilled construction and building trades salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £39,988, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Skilled 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.

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