Pipe fitters Pay Data UK — 2024

Pipe fitters roles in the UK earn a median of £45,930 per year, equivalent to £19.92 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 19.9% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £38,682 to £70,304 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Pipe fitters roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Pipe fitters

Pipe fitters install pipe systems and maintain and repair pipes in major utilities, industrial and construction settings and sites.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of piping
• measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic piping using hand or machine tools
• installs pipes for heating, ventilating, fire prevention, water and similar systems in industrial and construction settings, including oil rigs and terminals, sewerage systems and other mains networks
• fits piping into position and joins sections by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or by other methods
• tests pipe work for leaks and makes necessary adjustments

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers may expect entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training. NVQs/SVQs at levels 2 and 3 are available.

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