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SOC 2454 Business, media and public service professionals

Chartered surveyors Salary

Median salary £45,673 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

About this role

Chartered surveyors provide professional advice on property, land and construction matters. They value properties, conduct building surveys, advise on transactions, manage estates and provide expert witness services across residential, commercial and rural sectors.

Key responsibilities

  • Conducting property valuations and building surveys
  • Advising on property transactions and investments
  • Preparing professional reports and expert testimony
  • Managing property portfolios and tenant relationships
  • Advising on rating, compulsory purchase and property taxation

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires a RICS-accredited degree followed by the APC to achieve MRICS chartered status. Specialisms include building surveying, valuation, commercial property and rural practice.

Career outlook

Steady demand across specialisms. Building surveying, valuation and project management are active areas. ESG and sustainability skills increasingly valued.

Key skills

Property valuation Building pathology Report writing Client advisory Market analysis

Common industries

  • Surveying practices
  • Estate agencies
  • Property companies
  • Mortgage lenders
  • Valuation Office Agency

Data coverage

SOC code 2454
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2021–2025
Estimated jobs 58,000

Median Salary

£45,673

Mean Salary

£48,134

Jobs (000s)

58k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £35,826Median: £45,673P75: £56,927
P10: £25kP25: £36kMedian: £46kP75: £57kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£25,486

0-2 years

Mid Level

£35,826

3-7 years

Senior

£56,927

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +123% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Nominal growth: +21.6%Real growth: -1.4%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 1.7%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£45,673

Full-time Only

£46,184

Full-time premium: +£511