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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.

Lower (p10)
£24,110
Median (p50)
£36,093
Top (p90)
£55,910
Sample size
1,287,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£24,110
p25£28,784
Median£36,093
p75£45,376
Top (p90)£55,910
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Skilled trades occupations salary by region

London£39,604
South East£37,711
Scotland£37,509
East of England£37,135
United Kingdom£36,093
North West£35,687
West Midlands£35,394
East Midlands£35,234
Yorkshire and The Humber£35,174
South West£34,886

Pay trend

Up 12.3% from 2023 to 2025.

£32,1342023
£34,5672024
£36,0932025

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.

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