Average Carpenters and joiners Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Based on 2025 data, carpenters and joinerss in the London earned £37,899 at the median — 12.1% above the national benchmark of £33,797. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £37,899 stretches to roughly £32,559 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, carpenters and joinerss earn 43.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £37,899 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,559 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average carpenters and joiners salary in City of London?
The median carpenters and joiners salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £37,899 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does carpenters and joiners pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Carpenters and joiners in the London earn 12.1% above the national median of £33,797. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is carpenters and joiners a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Carpenters and joiners in the London earn £37,899, which is 43.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for carpenters and joinerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.