Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£29,547
Mean
£31,339
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,547 |
| Mean | £31,339 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£606
Mean £652
Hourly
£15.32
Mean £17.10
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £606 | £652 |
| Hourly | £15.32 | £17.10 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in South East is £2,736/month. Construction and building trades n.e.c. earn 10% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
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
- 86% of Construction work full-time · vs 89% nationally
- 72% are self-employed · vs 59% nationally
- 98.0% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 95% nationally
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£29,547
Female
£29,319
Mean annual pay
All employees
£31,339
Female
£29,681
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £29,547 | £29,319 |
| Mean | £31,339 | £29,681 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£29,825
Full-time (mean)
£33,015
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,825 |
| Mean | £33,015 |
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