Vehicle Trades Salary Overview (2024/25)
SOC 523 · Updated May 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 135,000 employees
10th percentile
£21,735
25th percentile
£27,520
Median
£34,849
Mean
£36,078
75th percentile
£42,593
90th percentile
£52,409
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £21,735 |
| 25th percentile | £27,520 |
| Median | £34,849 |
| Mean | £36,078 |
| 75th percentile | £42,593 |
| 90th percentile | £52,409 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £41,475 | £45,344 |
| South East | £33,558 | £35,088 |
| East of England | £36,395 | £38,459 |
| South West | £33,877 | £34,976 |
| East Midlands | £31,305 | £31,854 |
| West Midlands | £34,370 | £36,079 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £34,442 | £35,090 |
| North West | £33,706 | £33,712 |
| Wales | £36,459 | £36,240 |
| Scotland | £37,840 | £38,382 |
Roles in this category
1 published role within Vehicle Trades.