How much does a forest worker make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £1,473 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,354
- Equals
- $23,280
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 16. France estimate | $25,630 |
| 17. United Kingdom estimate | $23,280 |
| 18. Slovenia estimate | $21,280 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm hands£26,740
- Livestock farm labourers£30,100
- Farm hand£30,100
- Gardener£27,880
- Water-based fisheries worker£26,740
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £1,473 a month, £17,680 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £15,830 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £19,770.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $23,280 in the United Kingdom, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A farm hands: £26,740 a year against £17,680 for a forest worker, 1.5 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate