SOC 5119 Skilled agricultural and related trades

Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £27,676 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £28,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c., £30,062 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -23% versus the national average. Experienced agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £34,928.

About this role

Agricultural and fishing trades not elsewhere classified include specialist roles in gamekeeping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture and other land-based trades requiring practical skills and environmental knowledge.

Key responsibilities

Carrying out specialist land management or environmental work
Maintaining equipment and managing resources
Following environmental regulations and best practice
Monitoring and managing wildlife, habitats or crops
Working safely in outdoor environments

Qualifications and entry routes

Varies by role. Arborists require NPTC chainsaw and climbing qualifications. Greenkeepers hold Sports Turf qualifications. Gamekeepers may hold relevant land management qualifications.

Career outlook

Arboriculture is in particular demand due to ash dieback and tree safety requirements. Greenkeeping and grounds maintenance offer stable employment.

Key skills

Specialist land-based skills Environmental awareness Machinery operation Physical fitness Self-management

Common industries

Estate management
Golf courses
Forestry
Conservation
Sports grounds

Data coverage

SOC code 5119

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 16,000

Median Salary

£27,676

Mean Salary

£28,849

Jobs (000s)

16k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £24,461Median: £27,676P75: £34,928

P10: --P25: £24kMedian: £28kP75: £35kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£24,461

0-2 years

Mid Level

£24,461

3-7 years

Senior

£34,928

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +43% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +33.1%Real growth: -3.6%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£27,676

Full-time Only

£30,062

Full-time premium: +£2,386

Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. earn a median of £30,062 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £24,461 and £34,928.

Is £30,062 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.?

Entry-level agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £24,461, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £24,218.

Have agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. pay has risen from £20,804 to £30,062 — +45% in cash terms, or +5.0% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

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