Routine inspectors and testers Salary in South West
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£34,296
Mean
£36,661
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £34,296 |
| Mean | £36,661 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£705
Mean £700
Hourly
£17.30
Mean £17.57
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £705 | £700 |
| Hourly | £17.30 | £17.57 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in South West is £2,498/month. Routine inspectors and testers earn 14% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 95.5% of Routine inspectors work full-time
- 100.0% 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
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£34,296
Male
£37,195
Female
£30,415
Mean annual pay
All employees
£36,661
Male
£39,254
Female
£30,603
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £34,296 | £37,195 | £30,415 |
| Mean | £36,661 | £39,254 | £30,603 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£34,296
Full-time (mean)
£36,661
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £34,296 |
| Mean | £36,661 |
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