How much does a carpenter make in the United Kingdom?
£34,010a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,835 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,334
- Equals
- $45,530
- 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 $100,000 a year.
What carpenters and joiners earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £23,460Median: £34,010Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $48,140 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $45,530 |
| 11. Canada | $45,230 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $139 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Builder£34,820
- Bricklayer£33,030
- Stonemason£33,940
- Concrete finisher£35,070
- Tent builder£33,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,835 a month, £34,010 a year.
Which country pays a carpenter the most?
United States, with a median of $60,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpenter make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $60,580 a year against $45,530 in the United Kingdom, 1.3 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate