SOC 2454 Business, media and public service professionals

Chartered surveyors Salary

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

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £46,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For chartered surveyors, £46,184 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +18% versus the national average. Experienced chartered surveyors (top 25%) earn over £56,927.

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 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 58,000

Median Salary

£45,673

Mean Salary

£48,134

Jobs (000s)

58k

Data Years

11 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 (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +35.0%Real growth: -2.2%

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

Chartered surveyors salary: common questions

How much do chartered surveyors earn in the UK?

Chartered surveyors earn a median of £46,184 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £35,826 and £56,927.

Is £46,184 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for chartered surveyors?

Entry-level chartered surveyors typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £35,826, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £25,486.

Have chartered surveyors salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median chartered surveyors pay has risen from £34,863 to £46,184 — +32% in cash terms, or -4.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for chartered surveyors?

Male chartered surveyors earn a median £45,803 and female chartered surveyors £45,025 — a gap of +2.0% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).