Hire services managers and proprietors roles in the UK earn a median of £40,500 per year, equivalent to £15.92 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 24.6% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £35,000 in East Midlands to £50,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £31,626/yr (28% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£40,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£15.92
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+24.6%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£40,500 – £42,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Hire services managers and proprietors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £50,000 |
| Scotland | £43,000 |
| South West | £41,000 |
| North West | £40,500 |
| West Midlands | £40,500 |
| Wales | £40,500 |
| North East | £40,000 |
| South East | £36,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £35,000 |
| East Midlands | £35,000 |
| UK | £40,500 |
Annual pay grew by +24.6% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Hire services managers and proprietors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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For employers & recruiters
Managers and proprietors in hire services plan, organise and direct the activities of businesses which hire goods and services, such as tools, heavy machinery and vehicles.
There are no pre-set qualification requirements however, relevant experience is usually essential and qualifications in engineering or other relevant services may be an advantage.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.