Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary in West Midlands
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£30,361
Mean
£33,351
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £30,361 |
| Mean | £33,351 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£644
Mean £694
Hourly
£14.60
Mean £16.80
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £644 | £694 |
| Hourly | £14.60 | £16.80 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in West Midlands is £2,484/month. Construction and building trades n.e.c. earn 2% above 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
- 99.3% of Construction work full-time · vs 89% nationally
- 42% are self-employed · vs 59% nationally
- 100.0% 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
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£32,506
Full-time (mean)
£35,752
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £32,506 |
| Mean | £35,752 |
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