SOC 3541 Business and public service associate professionals

Estimators, valuers and assessors Salary

Median salary £37,809 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £38,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For estimators, valuers and assessors, £39,634 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +2.0% versus the national average. Experienced estimators, valuers and assessors (top 25%) earn over £49,969.

About this role

Estimators, valuers and assessors calculate costs, values and assessments for insurance claims, property, construction projects and other assets. They use specialist knowledge to produce accurate financial estimates that inform business decisions.

Key responsibilities

Preparing cost estimates for projects, repairs or insurance claims
Valuing property, goods or assets for sale, insurance or taxation
Assessing damage and calculating claim settlements
Analysing specifications, drawings and market data
Presenting findings and negotiating settlements

Qualifications and entry routes

Varies by specialism. Insurance loss adjusters may hold CILA (Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters) qualifications. Construction estimators typically have quantity surveying or construction backgrounds. RICS qualifications apply to property valuers.

Career outlook

Steady demand across insurance, construction and property. Climate-related claims and infrastructure investment support need for skilled estimators.

Key skills

Estimating and costing Valuation techniques Negotiation Analytical skills Attention to detail

Common industries

Insurance
Construction
Property
Claims management
Local government (council tax/business rates)

Data coverage

SOC code 3541

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 53,000

Median Salary

£37,809

Mean Salary

£45,057

Jobs (000s)

53k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £30,594Median: £37,809P75: £49,969

P10: £22kP25: £31kMedian: £38kP75: £50kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£22,405

0-2 years

Mid Level

£30,594

3-7 years

Senior

£49,969

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +123% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +32.9%Real growth: -3.7%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 15.0%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£37,809

Full-time Only

£39,634

Full-time premium: +£1,825

Estimators, valuers and assessors salary: common questions

How much do estimators, valuers and assessors earn in the UK?

Estimators, valuers and assessors earn a median of £39,634 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £30,594 and £49,969.

Is £39,634 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for estimators, valuers and assessors?

Entry-level estimators, valuers and assessors typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £30,594, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £22,405.

Have estimators, valuers and assessors salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median estimators, valuers and assessors pay has risen from £30,253 to £39,634 — +31% in cash terms, or -5.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for estimators, valuers and assessors?

Male estimators, valuers and assessors earn a median £39,607 and female estimators, valuers and assessors £33,668 — a gap of +15% in 2025.

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