UK tradespeople take ‘massive’ hit to earnings in 2023
Posted: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024
The average income for white van grafters dropped 17 per cent from £82,821 to £68,474, The Sun reported. But it still pays to have a trade, as wages are well above average annual earnings of £34,953. Bricklayers, window cleaners, tilers and plasterers have been the worst affected by a slowdown in pay. The average income for brickies fell by 17 per cent from £80,993 in 2022 to £67,465 last year, window cleaners saw turnover drop seven per cent to £38,410, while plasterers and tilers were down six per cent to £54,902 and £63,182. Plumbers got £84,090, three per cent less, and electricians £75,883, five per cent lower. Experts say the falls are due to people delaying home renovations to save money. DIY chains B&Q, Travis Perkins, and Wickes, which enjoyed post-lockdown booms, have all warned of tough times. Builders are still the top earners, down one per cent to £114,353. Dryliners made £105,832, 12 per cent up, as the quicker alternative to traditional plastering flourishes. Labourers’ earnings went up by ten per cent from £35,801 to £39,540. Tradespeople in Grays, Essex, earn the most with an average of £115,445. Those in Worcester earn the least at £61,269.
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