Quantity surveyors Pay Data UK — 2025

Quantity surveyors roles in the UK earn a median of £53,061 per year, equivalent to £25.73 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 10.7% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £45,431 to £79,456 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 Quantity surveyors roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Quantity surveyors

Quantity surveyors advise on financial and contractual matters relating to, and prepare bills of quantities for, construction projects and provide other support functions concerning the financing and materials required for building projects.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• liaises with client on project costs, formulates detailed cost plan and advises contractors and engineers to ensure that they remain within cost limit
• examines plans and specifications and prepares details of the material and labour required for the project
• prepares bills of quantities for use by contractors when tendering for work
• examines tenders received, advises client on the most acceptable and assists with preparation of a contract document
• measures and values work in progress and examines any deviations from original contract
• measures and values completed contract for authorisation of payment

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entry is through professional training and membership of an appropriate professional organisation. Entry to professional examinations will require a degree or equivalent qualification. Apprenticeships are also available. Candidates usually undertake a period of probationary training and professional assessment.

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