Groundworkers roles in the UK earn a median of £35,902 per year, equivalent to £16.44 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 6.5% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £26,095 to £57,719 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£35,902
as of 2025
Median Hourly Pay
£16.44
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-6.5%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£31,926 – £42,036
25th – 75th percentile
Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Groundworkers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.
Based on sub-regional area data. Want a precise figure for your area?
Get your full Groundworkers salary report — broken down by local area, seniority, and role type. Instant download, based on official UK pay data.
Groundworkers prepare construction sites for building work by digging out and levelling the ground and laying concrete foundations, installing pipes and drainage and building paths, roads and driveways.
No academic qualifications are required. Training is typically provided on-the-job. Vocational qualifications in Ground Works Operations at level 2 and apprenticeships are available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.