Inspectors of standards and regulations Pay Data UK — 2025

Inspectors of standards and regulations roles in the UK earn a median of £40,000 per year, equivalent to £20.86 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 14.5% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £32,500 in West Midlands to £44,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £38,963/yr (3% above our computed national average).

Labour Market

Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.

Pay by Region

Annual pay for Inspectors of standards and regulations across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.

Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).

How Pay Has Changed Over Time

Annual pay grew by +14.5% from 2024 to 2025.

National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.

Year-on-Year Pay Change

Annual percentage change in median pay for Inspectors of standards and regulations.

Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.

About Inspectors of standards and regulations

Inspectors of standards and regulations undertake investigations and inspections to verify and ensure compliance with acts, regulations and other requirements in respect of: buildings, weights, measures and trade descriptions; the installation and safety of electrical, gas and water supplies and equipment; marine pollution, ships’ structures, equipment and accommodation; the treatment of animals; the operation of commercial vehicles; the welfare, health and safety in factories and all work sites subject to the provisions in the Factory Acts.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• examines building plans to ensure compliance with local, statutory and other requirements
• inspects building structures, facilities and sites to determine suitability for habitation, compliance with regulations and for insurance purposes
• inspects measuring and similar equipment in factories and visits street traders, shops, garages and other premises to check scales, weights and measuring equipment
• inspects factories and other work sites to ensure adequate cleanliness, temperature, lighting and ventilation, checks for fire hazards and inspects storage and handling arrangements of dangerous materials
• visits sites during construction and inspects completed installations of electricity, gas or water supply
• draws attention to any irregularities or infringements of regulations and advises on ways of rectifying them
• investigates industrial accidents or any complaints made by the public
• verifies the weight of commercial vehicles, checks driver’s licence and hours worked
• samples and tests river water, checks and advises on premises discharging effluent to prevent pollution
• checks fishing licences and prevents illegal fishing
• visits premises where animals are kept, advises on animal care and investigates complaints
• undertakes other inspections including chemicals, drugs, flight operations, etc.
• prepares reports and recommendations on all inspections made and recommends legal action where necessary

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants usually possess A levels/H grades, a degree or equivalent qualification, together with experience gained in employment. Professional qualifications, membership of professional bodies, postgraduate diplomas and NVQs/ SVQs at levels 3 and 4 are available and may be required in some occupations. On-the-job training is available in some areas.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.