Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salary in the UK is £36,563 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £37,073, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £18.00.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £33,542 in West Midlands to £42,346 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£36,563
Annual
UK Mean
£37,073
Annual
Hourly Rate
£18.00
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £42,346 | £39,267 | £36,380 |
| South East | £39,597 | £38,751 | £38,369 |
| Wales | £38,433 | £40,249 | £42,703 |
| East Midlands | £37,885 | £40,415 | £41,269 |
| Scotland | £37,878 | £38,040 | £41,038 |
| East | £36,512 | £38,349 | £37,525 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £34,516 | £38,020 | £38,139 |
| North West | £34,177 | £34,446 | £37,475 |
| West Midlands | £33,542 | £34,178 | £36,658 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salary in the UK?
The median plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salary in the UK is £36,563 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £37,073, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers the most?
London pays the highest plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salaries with a median of £42,346.
How does plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers pay vary by region?
Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salaries range from £33,542 in West Midlands to £42,346 in London.
Are plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers?
The median hourly rate for plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers in the UK is £18.00 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.