Top paying construction jobs in the UK (2026)

Top Paying Construction Jobs in the UK (2026)

With over 1,700 salary submissions across 157 roles, our data reveals the highest earning construction jobs in the UK. Senior software engineers take the top spot, with an average salary of £78,688, ranging from £39,000 to £133,000.

However, London-based construction workers earn a lower average salary of £58,083, compared to those in the South East, who earn an average of £56,328.

Construction Jobs in the UK: A Closer Look

Our data also highlights the disparity in salaries between men and women in the construction industry. Female senior software engineers earn an average of £81,313, while their male counterparts earn £72,375.

It's worth noting that electricians earn an average of £43,214, while plumbers earn £35,111. Quantity surveyors earn an average of £40,000, while site managers earn £54,538.

What Can You Do?

Check how you compare by exploring salaries on our platform. Use our Am I Underpaid? tool to see if you're earning a fair salary. If you're not, submit your salary to help create a more transparent industry. You can also compare roles to see which jobs are the highest paying.

Don't forget to check out our gender pay gap data to see the disparity in salaries between men and women in the construction industry.