Average Horticultural trades Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
For horticultural tradess based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £17,334. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £24,613 — making this 29.6% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £17,334 stretches to roughly £18,037 in real spending power. Compared to the Exeter average across all roles (£30,138), horticultural tradess take home 42.5% 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.
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Horticultural trades salary in areas near Exeter
Salary data is by ONS region. Exeter 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 Exeter?
The median horticultural trades salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) 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 Exeter 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 Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Horticultural trades in the South West earn £17,334, which is 42.5% 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 Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.