How much does a meter reader make in the United Kingdom?
£29,100a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,425 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,039
- Equals
- $38,950
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.9 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $44,690 |
| 7. United Kingdom | $38,950 |
| 8. Luxembourg estimate | $38,930 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier£29,670
- Odd job persons£17,360
- Water and firewood collectors£16,470
- Gym worker£25,510
- Waste collector£27,860
- Sorter£28,440
- Street sweeper£27,630
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,425 a month, £29,100 a year.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $38,950 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a gym worker?
A meter reader: £29,100 a year against £25,510 for a gym worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate