Plumbing roles on JobYay typically advertise £38,000 to £41,000 a year.
Typical pay for the occupation is £24,000 to £46,000 a year National Careers Service
Advertised pay right now
October 2026 snapshot, from 516 live plumbing roles listings on JobYay with advertised pay.
Figures cover plumbing roles advertised on JobYay, not only Plumber positions.
Annual salaries advertised
£38,000 to £41,000 a year 235 listings
Middle half of listings: £36,500 to £43,500. Median £40,000.
Hourly rates advertised
£25 to £26 an hour 224 listings
Middle half of listings: £23.50 to £28.50. Median £26.
96% of these are contract or temporary positions.
Day rates advertised
£230 to £250 a day 57 listings
Middle half of listings: £225 to £250. Median £245.
93% of these are contract or temporary positions.
Employed roles vs contract work
Employed (permanent) roles: £38,000 to £41,500 a year 230 listings
Contract and temporary work: £25 to £26 an hour 215 listings
Many Plumbers are self employed. Job listings do not show self employed earnings. Contract day and hourly rates are before tax, downtime, materials, and running costs.
Where the listings are: London (10).