Vehicle body builders and repairers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median vehicle body builders and repairers salary in the UK is £34,848 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £35,810, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £16.67.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £27,476 in East Midlands to £44,643 in East. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£34,848
Annual
UK Mean
£35,810
Annual
Hourly Rate
£16.67
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East | £44,643 | £43,826 | £45,882 |
| Scotland | £39,108 | £39,971 | £42,371 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £34,988 | £35,857 | £38,661 |
| West Midlands | £34,185 | £34,848 | £37,361 |
| South West | £32,992 | £38,822 | £34,331 |
| South East | £31,946 | £35,928 | £30,955 |
| North West | £31,333 | £33,616 | £34,356 |
| East Midlands | £27,476 | £26,839 | £29,930 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average vehicle body builders and repairers salary in the UK?
The median vehicle body builders and repairers salary in the UK is £34,848 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £35,810, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays vehicle body builders and repairers the most?
East pays the highest vehicle body builders and repairers salaries with a median of £44,643.
How does vehicle body builders and repairers pay vary by region?
Vehicle body builders and repairers salaries range from £27,476 in East Midlands to £44,643 in East.
Are vehicle body builders and repairers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for vehicle body builders and repairers?
The median hourly rate for vehicle body builders and repairers in the UK is £16.67 (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.