Printing Trades Salary Overview (2024/25)
SOC 542 · Updated May 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 18,000 employees
10th percentile
£16,478
25th percentile
£22,651
Median
£26,413
Mean
£27,639
75th percentile
£31,943
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £16,478 |
| 25th percentile | £22,651 |
| Median | £26,413 |
| Mean | £27,639 |
| 75th percentile | £31,943 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| South East | £25,395 | £26,534 |
| East of England | £26,696 | £28,742 |
| East Midlands | £24,918 | £25,420 |
| West Midlands | £22,510 | £28,709 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £26,163 | £28,421 |
| North West | £26,102 | £26,984 |
| Wales | £29,875 | £31,405 |