Steel erectors roles in the UK earn a median of £36,323 per year, equivalent to £15.99 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 2.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £24,344 to £54,180 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£36,323
as of 2025
Median Hourly Pay
£15.99
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+2.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£30,227 – £43,719
25th – 75th percentile
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Steel erectors fit and erect structural metal framework for buildings and other structures such as metal chimneys.
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.