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How much does a boiler operator make in the United Kingdom?

£38,850a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £3,237 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
£2,624
Equals
$51,150
Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
1.2 times
Data from
2025

Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauBotswanaNigeriaUnited Kingdom, rank 14

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What steam engine and boiler operators earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £32,570Median: £38,850Highest 10%: £46,820

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$94,610
2. Belgium estimate$91,370
3. Switzerland estimate$90,430
13. Ireland estimate$53,070
14. United Kingdom estimate$51,150
15. Germany estimate$49,430
143. Nigeria estimate$525
Compare steam engine and boiler operators in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a boiler operator make a month in the United Kingdom?

The median gross salary is £3,237 a month, £38,850 a year.

How much does a boiler operator make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £32,570 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £46,820.

Which country pays a boiler operator the most?

United States, with a median of $78,620 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a boiler operator make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?

In United States: $78,620 a year against $51,150 in the United Kingdom, 1.5 times more.

Who makes more, a boiler operator or a glassmaker?

A boiler operator: £38,850 a year against £31,720 for a glassmaker, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate