How much does a builder make in the United Kingdom?
£34,820a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,902 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,383
- Equals
- $46,610
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What house builders earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £23,610Median: £34,820Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $50,680 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $46,610 |
| 11. Luxembourg estimate | $45,880 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Bricklayer£33,030
- Stonemason£33,940
- Concrete finisher£35,070
- Carpenter£34,010
- Tent builder£33,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,902 a month, £34,820 a year.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $46,610 in the United Kingdom, 2.5 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A builder: £34,820 a year against £33,030 for a bricklayer, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate