Butchers Pay Data UK — 2025

Butchers roles in the UK earn a median of £28,151 per year, equivalent to £13.75 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 0.6% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £23,787 to £38,324 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 Butchers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Butchers

Butchers direct and undertake the slaughter of animals and prepare carcasses for storage, processing and sale.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• slaughters animal and removes skin, hide, hairs, internal organs, etc.
• cuts or saws carcasses into manageable portions
• removes bones, gristle, surplus fat, rind and other waste material
• cuts carcass parts into chops, joints, steaks, etc. for sale
• prepares meat for curing or other processing cleans tools and work surfaces

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically by apprenticeship. NVQs/SVQs are available at levels 2 and 3. Professional qualifications are also available.

Related Occupations

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