Farm workers Pay Data UK — 2024

Farm workers roles in the UK earn a median of £24,915 per year, equivalent to £12.68 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 5.1% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £20,615 to £38,037 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 Farm workers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Farm workers

Farm workers perform a variety of tasks, by hand and machine, to produce and harvest crops and to breed and rear cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• operates farm machinery to prepare soil, fertilise and treat crops
• cultivates growing crops by hoeing, spraying and thinning as necessary
• weighs and measures foodstuffs, feeds animals and checks them for any signs of disease
• cleans barns, sheds, pens, yards, incubators and breeding units and sterilises milking and other equipment as necessary
• Treats minor ailments, delivers vaccinations and other medicines under the direction of the veterinary surgeon, and assists the veterinary surgeon as required
• Catches, moves, and handles livestock, including in preparation for transport
• carries out maintenance on farm buildings, hedges, ditches and erects and repairs fences

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by vocational training at an agricultural college. A variety of vocational qualifications in Agriculture are available at levels 1, 2 and 3, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.

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