Building Finishing Trades vs Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Salary (2025)

How do Building Finishing Trades and Roofers, roof tilers and slaters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Building Finishing Trades earns £475 more per year (1% higher)

Building Finishing Trades

£33,369
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding Finishing TradesRoofers, roof tilers and slatersDifference
Median Annual£33,369£32,894+£475
Mean Annual£34,220£33,066+£1,154
Monthly£2,781£2,741+£40
Weekly£642£633+£9
Hourly£16.04£15.81+£0.23
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building Finishing Trades or a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
A Building Finishing Trades earns more. The median salary for a Building Finishing Trades is £33,369, whilst a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters earns £32,894 — a difference of £475 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building Finishing Trades and a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
The difference is £475 per year. Building Finishing Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building Finishing Trades or a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
From a salary perspective, Building Finishing Trades offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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