Experts at Clear Amber have analysed various data sources – including job listings website, Indeed – to find the average weekly pay for different trade positions throughout the UK and determine which profession earns the most.
The top 10 highest earning trades in the UK, along with their average weekly pay:
1. Carpenter (average weekly pay of £832)
2. Gas engineer (£735)
3. Scaffolder (£718)
4. Electrician (£679)
5. Window fitter (£657)
6. Plumber (£635)
7. Roofer (£589)
8. Bricklayer (£545)
9. Landscaper (£507)
10. Welder (£496)
Electricians rank fourth amongst the UK trade professions earning the most, boasting an average weekly pay of £679 (which is just above the UK’s average weekly pay of £677). This trade is in high demand and requires specialised skills and certifications, which experts at Clear Amber say is represented in their earnings.
Carpenters have been crowned as the highest-earning trade in the UK, with an average weekly pay of £832 – which is 23% higher than the UK’s average weekly pay. Workers within this trade need to have a diverse and expert skill set that represents their earnings.
Gas engineers rank second among the UK’s highest-earning trades, with a weekly salary of £735 – 9% higher than the UK’s average. Specialised training and up-to-date safety regulations are vital in this trade, corresponding to their higher salary.
Scaffolders take the third spot in this list, boasting an average weekly pay of £718 – 6% higher than the UK’s average. This trade is physically demanding and requires precision and adherence to safety regulations, justifying the elevated earnings.
Further findings reveal that traders in the East of England earn the most, with an average weekly pay of £660, including overtime; while the South East of England offers the most jobs for trade workers, with over 3,303 live job adverts on Indeed.
The full research can be accessed on Clear Amber’s website by clicking here.