Other skilled trades n.e.c. roles in the UK earn a median of £29,500 per year, equivalent to £14.90 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 7.0% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £25,000 in West Midlands to £34,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £29,340/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£29,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£14.90
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-7.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£26,000 – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Other skilled trades n.e.c. across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £34,500 |
| South East | £31,000 |
| East | £30,000 |
| Scotland | £29,500 |
| East Midlands | £29,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £29,000 |
| South West | £28,000 |
| North West | £28,000 |
| Wales | £28,000 |
| North East | £27,500 |
| West Midlands | £25,000 |
| UK | £29,500 |
Annual pay fell by -7.0% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Other skilled trades n.e.c..
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Other skilled trades n.e.c. in the UK is £29,500 per year (about £14.90 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Other skilled trades n.e.c. earn between £26,000 and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Other skilled trades n.e.c. pay fell by -7.0% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Other skilled trades n.e.c. is in London, at £34,500 per year.
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Job holders in this unit group engrave jewellery and stoneware, make artificial hairpieces, charge fireworks and munitions with explosive material, make lampshades, wickerwork, toys, dolls, models, candles, artificial flowers, other fancy goods, make patterns for moulds for metal castings, make and tune musical instruments, craft precious metals and stones, and perform other hand craft occupations not elsewhere classified in minor group 544: Other skilled trades.
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically via apprenticeship or through specialised courses. NVQs/SVQs are available in some areas.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.