Carpenter Salary in United Kingdom
Carpenters build and repair structures and fixtures from wood and other materials. The United Kingdom median is $78,984 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$78,984
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,560
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$78,984
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$37.98
varies by city
Carpenter salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $78,984 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $78,984 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $78,984 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $78,984 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $78,984 | $6,560 | 0% |
| London, England | $61,580 | $5,087 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $45,248 | $3,748 | -43% |
| Bristol, England | $42,437 | $3,481 | -46% |
| Manchester, England | $41,901 | $3,481 | -47% |
| Birmingham, England | $40,295 | $3,347 | -49% |
| Leeds, England | $39,492 | $3,347 | -50% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $38,019 | $3,213 | -52% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a carpenter make in United Kingdom?
- The national median carpenter salary in United Kingdom is about £59,000 per year (£4,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £28,400 to £59,000.
- Which United Kingdom city pays carpenters the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £59,000 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays carpenters the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £28,400 per year for a carpenter.
- What is the typical salary range for a carpenter in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, carpenter pay commonly spans from about £20,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £81,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have carpenter salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes carpenter pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is carpenter in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Chef.