Forestry and related workers roles in the UK earn a median of £25,500 per year, equivalent to £15.68 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 1.1% compared to the previous year. Pay has risen over the past 5 years.
Median Annual Pay
£25,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£15.68
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-1.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£ – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Forestry and related workers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| Scotland | £25,500 |
| UK | £25,500 |
Annual pay fell by -1.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Forestry and related workers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Forestry and related workers in the UK is £25,500 per year (about £15.68 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Forestry and related workers earn between £ and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Forestry and related workers pay fell by -1.1% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Forestry and related workers is in Scotland, at £25,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Forestry workers perform a variety of tasks related to the planting, cultivation and protection of trees.
There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses covering specialised skills. Vocational qualifications in Forestry and Arboriculture are available at levels 2 and 3, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.