Skilled trades occupations salary in United Kingdom
The median skilled trades occupations salary is £36,093 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Skilled trades occupations salary by region
Pay trend
Up 12.3% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Skilled trades occupations salary FAQs
What is the average Skilled trades occupations salary in United Kingdom?
The median Skilled trades occupations salary in United Kingdom is £36,093 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of skilled trades occupationss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Skilled trades occupations earn per year in the UK?
Pay typically ranges from about £24,110 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £55,910 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £36,093.
Do Skilled trades occupations salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £39,604, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Skilled trades occupations 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.