Estimators, valuers and assessors Pay Data UK — 2025

Estimators, valuers and assessors roles in the UK earn a median of £39,862 per year, equivalent to £20.05 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 11.3% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £30,445 to £59,942 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 Estimators, valuers and assessors roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Estimators, valuers and assessors

Estimators, valuers and assessors plan and undertake the calculation of probable costs of civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic and other projects, estimate the value of property and chattels, and investigate insurance claims to assess their validity and to assign liability.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• examines plans, drawings, specifications, parts lists, etc. and specifies the materials and components required
• assesses condition, location, desirability and amenities of property to be valued
• assesses costs of materials, labour and other factors such as required profit margins, transport costs, tariffs and fare structures, possible hazards, etc.
• prepares comprehensive estimates of time and costs and presents these in report or tender form
• examines insurance documents to assess extent of liability and gathers information about incident from police, medical records, ship’s log, etc. and investigates potential fraudulent claims

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications. Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, GNVQs/GSVQs or BTEC/SQA awards. Professional qualifications are available and may be required by some employers.

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