Average Horticultural trades Salary in Cheltenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheltenham compares
The median pay for horticultural tradess in the South West stood at £17,334 in 2025, placing them 29.6% below the UK-wide figure of £24,613. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,334 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,037. Compared to the Cheltenham average across all roles (£35,202), horticultural tradess take home 50.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £17,334 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,037 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Horticultural trades salary across UK regions
Horticultural trades salary in areas near Cheltenham
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheltenham is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average horticultural trades salary in Cheltenham?
The median horticultural trades salary in the South West (which includes Cheltenham) is £17,334 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does horticultural trades pay in Cheltenham compare to the UK average?
Horticultural trades in the South West earn 29.6% below the national median of £24,613. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is horticultural trades a well-paid job in Cheltenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202. Horticultural trades in the South West earn £17,334, which is 50.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for horticultural tradess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cheltenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.