Salary report · 2026 to date
Construction & Skilled Trades jobs in United Kingdom advertised a median of £30K a year in 2026 (middle half £27K–£36K), from 55 job postings on JobRipe. Figures come only from pay ranges employers published; estimates are never counted.
Number of postings by yearly midpoint. The first and last bands also hold the lowest and highest 5%.
Every row rests on at least 5 postings; groups with fewer are left out.
| Level | Middle half (yearly) | Median | ≈ hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship | £16K – £29K | £25K | £12.15 | 23 |
| Mid level | £30K – £36K | £31K | £15.01 | 26 |
| Workplace | Middle half (yearly) | Median | ≈ hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | £27K – £36K | £30K | £14.31 | 54 |
| Industry | Middle half (yearly) | Median | ≈ hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | £17K – £31K | £27K | £12.80 | 14 |
JobRipe, "What Construction & Skilled Trades jobs pay in the United Kingdom, 2026", https://jobripe.com/salary-reports/2026/gb/construction_trades (23 October 2026).
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The median advertised pay is £30K a year (about £14.31 an hour), from 55 job postings on JobRipe that published a pay range between 25 September 2026 and 22 October 2026. Half of them fall between £27K and £36K.
One in ten postings advertised £37K a year or more; one in ten advertised £16K or less.