Carpenter Salary Calculator
Instantly calculate a carpenter’s weekly, monthly, and annual gross salary in the UK. Free, accurate tool that factors in hourly rate, hours worked, overtime, and experience level.
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Enter your hourly rate, weekly hours, overtime, and weeks worked per year to get an instant, personalised estimate of your gross weekly, monthly, and annual carpentry income.
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UK Carpenter Salary Benchmarks
Typical UK carpenter pay by career stage, based on standard full-time hours, to help you see where your rate sits in the market.
| Career Stage | Typical Experience | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Carpenter | 0–2 years | £8–£13 | £15,000–£22,000 |
| Qualified Carpenter | 2–5 years | £14–£19 | £24,000–£32,000 |
| Experienced Carpenter | 5+ years | £18–£24 | £30,000–£38,000 |
| Master Carpenter / Foreman | 10+ years | £22–£30 | £36,000–£48,000 |
| Self-Employed / Contractor | Varies | £20–£35 | £30,000–£55,000+ |
Carpenter Salary FAQ
Everything you need to know about carpenter pay, overtime, and boosting your income in the trade.
The average carpenter salary in the UK typically ranges from £26,000 to £38,000 per year for employed carpenters, with experienced and self-employed carpenters often earning £40,000 or more depending on location, specialism, and demand.
Self-employed carpenters in the UK typically charge between £20 and £35 per hour, with rates in London and the South East often higher due to increased cost of living and demand. Day rates commonly range from £150 to £280.
Yes, overtime can meaningfully increase annual income since it is typically paid at 1.5x the standard hourly rate, and some emergency or weekend call-outs may be paid at double time by employers or contractors.
The biggest factors are experience level and qualifications, whether the carpenter is employed or self-employed, geographic location, specialism (such as bespoke joinery or shopfitting), and the number of billable hours worked per week.