Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers roles in the UK earn a median of £42,000 per year, equivalent to £18.81 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 3.2% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £37,000 in East Midlands to £48,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £41,166/yr (2% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£42,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£18.81
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+3.2%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£33,500 – £53,000
25th – 75th percentile
UK Employment (2024)
~7,000
estimated employees
15 of 180 areas not disclosed by ONS
Employment Change
2021–2024
2021: ~12,000 → 2024: ~7,000
Market Signal
Growing marketPay and employment are both rising — competition for workers is increasing.
Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.
Median annual pay for Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £48,500 |
| South East | £45,500 |
| Scotland | £45,500 |
| North West | £40,000 |
| South West | £39,500 |
| West Midlands | £39,000 |
| Wales | £39,000 |
| North East | £39,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £38,500 |
| East Midlands | £37,000 |
| UK | £42,000 |
Annual pay grew by +3.2% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers install, service and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in factories, offices, shops and homes.
There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may request GCSEs/S grades. Training is via an apprenticeship, or BTEC, City & Guilds or other specialised qualification.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.