How much does a rig driller make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £3,035 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,479
- Equals
- $47,950
- 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 15. Ireland estimate | $49,760 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $47,950 |
| 17. Cyprus estimate | $39,010 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Miners£38,300
- Stone planer£30,330
- Stone fabricator£31,720
- Metal caster£32,870
- Metal filer£32,870
- Chemical products plant and machine operators£33,960
- Photo retoucher£27,320
- Cure operator£31,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,035 a month, £36,420 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £31,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £42,750.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $47,950 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a miners?
A miners: £38,300 a year against £36,420 for a rig driller, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate