Groundworker
Corrie Recruitment
Pay not stated
ApplyJob Title: Groundworker. Location: Nairn. Duration: Ongoing until at least June 2027. Rate: Negotiable. Start Date: ASAP. Hours:..
Groundworker Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a Groundworker, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026£42,000
median advertised salary
272
live jobs right now
32%
permanent roles
94%
via agencies
How much does a Groundworker earn in the UK?
The average advertised salary for a Groundworker in the UK is £42,000 a year, based on 78 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £3,500 a month or £21.54 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 32% of current adverts are permanent, and 94% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Groundworker adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
How Groundworker pay compares
Median advertised salary for Groundworker beside other job titles in construction and trades, from the lowest paid to the highest.
Other roles in construction and trades
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | £83,000 | 271 | 63% | 1% |
| Quantity Surveyor | £55,000 | 1,299 | 90% | 0% |
| Carpenter | £48,000 | 299 | 47% | 0% |
| 360 Driver | £45,000 | 39 | 9% | 0% |
| Plasterer | £42,000 | 80 | 48% | 0% |
| Groundworker | £42,000 | 272 | 32% | 0% |
| CNC Programmer | £38,000 | 293 | 95% | 0% |
| CNC Operator | £34,000 | 293 | 95% | 0% |
| Labourer | £30,000 | 741 | 29% | 0% |
Latest Groundworker jobs
Groundworker
Search Consultancy Ltd
£19 – £21 an hour
ApplyGROUNDWORKER. LOCATION: KNOTTINGLEY. WORK IS ON HOUSING SITE INVOLVING FOUNDATIONS, FOOTINGS, DRAINAGE. START: MONDAY 19TH..
Groundworker
Corepeople Recruitment
Pay not stated
ApplyCorepeople are currently looking for a Groundworker to work on a job in Stanley. You will be working on housing site, long term..
Domestic Groundworker
Gilmartins
£40,000 a year
ApplyWe are recruiting for an experienced Domestic Groundworker with experience in fencing (replacing panels), repairing brickwork,..
Groundworker
Axis CLC
£38,000 – £40,660 a year
ApplyGROUNDWORKER. What We Offer. Salary up to £40,660 depending upon experience. Company vehicle and fuel card (business use)..
Groundworker
Wallace Hind Selection LTD
£22 an hour
ApplyMy client is looking for an experienced Groundworker to work long term on a commercial project in Worksop. HOURLY RATE : £22 per..
Groundworker
Matchtech
Pay not stated
ApplyWe are currently looking for a reliable Groundworker to join a busy civil engineering project. Duties will include general..
Groundworker
Search Consultancy Ltd
£22 – £26 an hour
ApplyGROUNDWORKER. LOCATION: DERBY. START: MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER. PAY RATE: £21.00 - $24.00. DURATION: LONG TERM WORK. 44 HOURS A WEEK..
Groundworker
Daniel Owen Ltd
£19 – £21 an hour
ApplyExperienced Groundworker Required - Temp to Perm | Property Maintenance Contractor (Basingstoke & Reading. Our client is a..
Groundworker
Mor-tech Consultants Ltd
£20 – £22 an hour
ApplyMor-Tech Consultants are looking for experienced groundworkers in the London area. If you have experience in these roles then..
Browse 272 live Groundworker jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live Groundworker vacancies in the CV-Library feed, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →