Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers roles in the UK earn a median of £41,500 per year, equivalent to £18.18 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 1.3% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £37,000 in East to £48,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £41,166/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£41,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£18.18
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+1.3%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,500 – £53,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £48,500 |
| South East | £45,500 |
| Scotland | £45,500 |
| North West | £40,000 |
| South West | £39,500 |
| West Midlands | £39,000 |
| Wales | £39,000 |
| North East | £39,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £38,500 |
| East Midlands | £37,000 |
| East | £37,000 |
| UK | £41,500 |
Annual pay grew by +1.3% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers in the UK is £41,500 per year (about £18.18 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers earn between £32,500 and £53,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers pay rose by 1.3% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers is in London, at £48,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers install, service and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in factories, offices, shops and homes.
There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may request GCSEs/S grades. Training is via an apprenticeship, or BTEC, City & Guilds or other specialised qualification.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.