Construction and Building Trades Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£35,143
per year
Hourly Rate
£16.90
per hour
Mean Salary
£37,319
per year
Salary Range
Construction and Building Trades salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £22,32825th: £28,433Median: £35,14375th: £43,67590th: £53,573
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £35,143 |
| Monthly | £2,929 |
| Fortnightly | £1,352 |
| Weekly | £676 |
| Daily | £135 |
| Hourly | £16.90 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £22,328 | £1,861 | Entry level |
| 25th | £28,433 | £2,369 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £35,143 | £2,929 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £43,675 | £3,640 | Experienced |
| 90th | £53,573 | £4,464 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Construction and Building Trades in the UK is £35,143, equating to £2,929 per month or £16.90 per hour.
Salaries range from £22,328 at entry level (10th percentile) to £53,573 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £31,245.
Construction and Building Trades pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £35,143 is close to the overall median.
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| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters and joiners | £35,154 | £16.90 |
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| Transport and mobile machine drivers and operatives | £35,211 | £16.93 |
| Podiatrists | £35,237 | £16.94 |
| IT user support technicians | £35,242 | £16.94 |
| Computer system and equipment installers and servicers | £35,258 | £16.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Construction and Building Trades salary in the UK?
The median Construction and Building Trades salary in the United Kingdom is £35,143 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Construction and Building Trades earn per hour?
A Construction and Building Trades earns approximately £16.90 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Construction and Building Trades?
A Construction and Building Trades earns approximately £2,929 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Construction and Building Trades a well-paid job in the UK?
Construction and Building Trades pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £35,143 is close to the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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