How much does a plumber make in the United Kingdom?
£37,970a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,164 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,571
- Equals
- $50,820
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.2 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 plumbers and pipe fitters earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £24,920Median: £37,970Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $84,650 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $82,680 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,380 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $51,610 |
| 11. United Kingdom | $50,820 |
| 12. Luxembourg estimate | $46,720 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $149 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Roofer£31,910
- Tile installer£32,860
- Plasterer£34,020
- Insulator£32,450
- Glazier£29,700
- Hvac mechanic£41,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,164 a month, £37,970 a year.
Which country pays a plumber the most?
United States, with a median of $62,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a plumber make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $62,820 a year against $50,820 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a plumber or a roofer?
A plumber: £37,970 a year against £31,910 for a roofer, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate