Quantity surveyors Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 40,000 employees
10th percentile
£25,145
25th percentile
£34,343
Median
£47,545
Mean
£50,652
75th percentile
£62,939
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £25,145 |
| 25th percentile | £34,343 |
| Median | £47,545 |
| Mean | £50,652 |
| 75th percentile | £62,939 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£939
Mean £1,013
Hourly
£24.74
Mean £26.17
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £939 | £1,013 |
| Hourly | £24.74 | £26.17 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Construction sector are £801/week. Earnings grew -2.1% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026
Employment patterns
- 92% of Quantity surveyors work full-time
- 15% are self-employed
- 97.6% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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