Construction and Building Trades Salary Overview (2024/25)
ONS ASHE 2024 revised
Occupation code 531 · Updated July 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 193,000 employees
Bottom 10%
£19,182
25th percentile
£26,287
Median
£32,907
Mean
£33,488
75th percentile
£39,915
Top 10%
£47,515
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Bottom 10% | £19,182 |
| 25th percentile | £26,287 |
| Median | £32,907 |
| Mean | £33,488 |
| 75th percentile | £39,915 |
| Top 10% | £47,515 |
Source: Official UK earnings survey · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| South East | £35,085 | £35,280 |
| East of England | £31,406 | £31,388 |
| South West | £35,143 | £37,548 |
| East Midlands | £30,989 | £31,214 |
| West Midlands | £31,796 | £32,385 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £31,357 | £32,489 |
| North West | £31,161 | £31,944 |
| North East | £31,416 | £31,246 |
| Wales | £32,356 | £33,301 |
| Scotland | £33,351 | £34,615 |
Roles in this category
8 published roles within Construction and Building Trades.