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Tradespeople have the potential to earn 23% more

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

Clear Amber used Indeed to find the average weekly pay for trade positions throughout the UK and found that carpenters earn the highest among other trades, Electrical Times reported.

Carpenters have been crowned the highest-earning trade in the UK, with an average weekly pay of £832 – 23 per cent higher than the UK’s average weekly pay (£677). Workers in this trade must have a diverse and expert skill set representing their earnings.

Gas engineers rank second among the UK’s highest-earning trades, with a weekly salary of £735 – 9 per cent 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 are third in this list, boasting an average weekly pay of £718 – 6% than the UK’s average.

This trade is physically demanding and requires precision and adherence to safety regulations, justifying the elevated earnings.

Electricians rank fourth among the UK trade professions earning the most, boasting an average weekly pay of £679.

The top 10 highest-earning trades in the UK:

Rank     Profession          Average weekly pay

  1. Carpenter          £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

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