Plumber
RG Setsquare
£32,000 – £40,000 a year
Apply2 x Plumbers - Fort William. RG Set Square are currently seeking 2 x Plumbers for a long-term assignment based in Fort William..
Plumber Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a Plumber, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
£43,000
median advertised salary
405
live jobs right now
70%
permanent roles
81%
via agencies
How much does a Plumber earn in the UK?
The average advertised salary for a Plumber in the UK is £43,000 a year, based on 78 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £3,580 a month or £22.05 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 70% of current adverts are permanent, and 81% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Plumber adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
How Plumber pay compares
Median advertised salary for Plumber 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 | £78,000 | 415 | 85% | 0% |
| Quantity Surveyor | £55,000 | 1,385 | 87% | 0% |
| Carpenter | £49,000 | 294 | 48% | 0% |
| Joiner | £45,000 | 273 | 51% | 0% |
| Plumber | £43,000 | 405 | 70% | 0% |
| Dumper Driver | £41,000 | 43 | 26% | 0% |
| CNC Programmer | £38,000 | 198 | 94% | 0% |
| Fabricator | £35,000 | 315 | 78% | 0% |
| Labourer | £30,000 | 676 | 40% | 0% |
Latest Plumber jobs
Plumber
A W Ball Plumbing & Heating Direct employer
Pay not stated
ApplyWe are looking for an experienced plumber to join our small family run business working predominantly in the 'GU' post code area..
Plumber
Daniel Owen Ltd
£38,000 – £41,000 a year
ApplyPlumber - Social Housing. £38,000 van and fuel card supplied. Permanent Position. Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for an..
Plumber
1st Step
£28 an hour
ApplyRequired: Plumber. Location: Plymouth (PL1. Start Date: Mon 02/11 or 09/11. Pay Rate: £28.00p/hr. Duration: 4-6 weeks. Site..
Plumber
Career Makers
Pay not stated
ApplyCareer. Makers Recruitment are seeking a Plumber in the Ashington NE63 area. Duties. fitting pipes for heating systems. putting..
Plumber
Build Recruitment
£38,000 – £40,000 a year
ApplyPlumber – Social Housing Maintenance. Location - North West London (Harrow, Brent, Barnet, Camden & Islington. Permanent -..
Plumber
R9 Recruitment Ltd
£1,050 – £1,200 a week
ApplyPlumber - Social Housing (North/East OR West London. We are currently recruiting experienced Plumbers for Social Housing..
Plumber
NHS Professionals
£19.97 an hour
ApplyWe're recruiting a skilled Plumber to join the Estates & Facilities Team at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. This is a..
Plumber
RG Setsquare
£25 – £28 an hour
ApplyJob title: Plumber. Location: Guildford, Surrey. Experienced Plumbers required to carry out maintenance work at a university..
Plumber
TXM Recruit
£44,120 a year
ApplyTXM Recruit are currently recruiting for a mobile Plumber to work for one of the UK's most recognisable and well-respected energy..
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How we calculate this. Figures come from live Plumber vacancies listed on YourJobs.co.uk, 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 →