How much do plumbers earn?
It's a question that's going to be fairly high up on the agenda of anyone thinking of training as a plumber in the UK. After all these courses aren't cheap; so, what sort of wage can you expect to be on after you have finished training as a plumber?
According to The Office of National Statistics the average annual wage for a plumber in the UK is £27,706 as of Nov 2009.
However, there are many factors to be taken into consideration. Things like are you going to be employed or work for yourself? Obviously the more work you can do the more money you'll earn.
Where in the country you are going to be based, it's well known that you can make more money in the South East of England; but then again the cost of living there is also a lot higher.
Whatever part of the UK you are planning on working from, or what type of employment status you choose as you can see from the official figures above a plumbers wage is not to be sniffed at!
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Plumber's Job Profile
Plumber's can earn:
- Starting around £16,500 - £21,000 per year
- Rising to £30,000 per year or more with experience
Hours Worked
- up to 39 per week Monday to Friday
You may be required to work weekends and evenings for emergency callouts or in order to meet a customer's deadline.
If you are self employed the more you work the more you can make.
Due to the nature of this job you will be working indoors and outdoors, the work can be physical demanding.
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