Skilled trades occupations Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£34,919
per year
Hourly Rate
£16.79
per hour
Mean Salary
£36,896
per year
Salary Range
Skilled trades occupations salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £19,20225th: £27,269Median: £34,91975th: £44,59390th: £56,036
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £34,919 |
| Monthly | £2,910 |
| Fortnightly | £1,343 |
| Weekly | £672 |
| Daily | £134 |
| Hourly | £16.79 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £19,202 | £1,600 | Entry level |
| 25th | £27,269 | £2,272 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £34,919 | £2,910 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £44,593 | £3,716 | Experienced |
| 90th | £56,036 | £4,670 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Skilled trades occupations in the UK is £34,919, equating to £2,910 per month or £16.79 per hour.
Salaries range from £19,202 at entry level (10th percentile) to £56,036 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £36,834.
Skilled trades occupations pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £34,919 is close to the overall median.
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Steel erectors | £34,919 | £16.79 |
| Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. | £34,992 | £16.82 |
| Routine inspectors and testers | £35,002 | £16.83 |
| CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians | £34,783 | £16.72 |
| CAD, drawing and architectural technicians | £34,783 | £16.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Skilled trades occupations salary in the UK?
The median Skilled trades occupations salary in the United Kingdom is £34,919 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Skilled trades occupations earn per hour?
A Skilled trades occupations earns approximately £16.79 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Skilled trades occupations?
A Skilled trades occupations earns approximately £2,910 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Skilled trades occupations a well-paid job in the UK?
Skilled trades occupations pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £34,919 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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