Forestry and related workers Pay Data UK — 2025

Forestry and related workers roles in the UK earn a median of £25,318 per year, equivalent to £15.64 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 7.1% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £23,440 to £26,842 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 Forestry and related workers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Forestry and related workers

Forestry workers perform a variety of tasks related to the planting, cultivation and protection of trees.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• prepares ground for planting by clearing vegetation and other debris
• drains and ploughs land and erects and maintains fences as necessary
• collects seeds, plants and prunes trees and selects and marks trees for felling
• fells trees using axe or power saw and saws wood into required lengths
• cuts coppice, removes tops of standing trees and lops branches as necessary
• assists in the control of harmful diseases, pests or forms of wildlife
• builds and maintains forest roads
• maintains watch for fires and operates firefighting equipment
• operates machinery used in the cultivation and management of trees
• monitors and patrols forests and parks to maintain grounds and prevent unauthorised entry

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses covering specialised skills. Vocational qualifications in Forestry and Arboriculture are available at levels 2 and 3, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.

Related Occupations

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