How much does a rigger make in the United Kingdom?
£41,550a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,462 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,786
- Equals
- $55,610
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.3 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. Iceland estimate | $90,070 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $87,990 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $82,340 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $60,170 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $55,610 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $54,920 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $159 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder£37,060
- Welder£35,340
- Metalworker£33,630
- Steel erector£35,480
- Blacksmith£37,060
- Metal worker£39,900
- Cnc operator£34,610
- Grinder£31,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,462 a month, £41,550 a year.
Which country pays a rigger the most?
Australia, with a median of $72,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rigger make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $62,640 a year against $55,610 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a rigger or a metal molder?
A rigger: £41,550 a year against £37,060 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate