SOC 5314 Skilled construction and building trades

Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Salary

Median salary £30,961 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £31,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For roofers, roof tilers and slaters, £31,906 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -18% versus the national average.

About this role

Floorers and wall tilers install floor coverings and wall tiles in residential, commercial and industrial settings. They prepare surfaces, cut materials to size and fit carpets, vinyl, laminate, ceramic tiles, natural stone and specialist flooring systems.

Key responsibilities

Preparing floor and wall surfaces for covering
Measuring, cutting and fitting floor coverings and tiles
Using adhesives, grouts and fixing methods appropriate to materials
Creating patterns and layouts to client specifications
Ensuring finished work meets quality standards

Qualifications and entry routes

NVQ Level 2/3 in Tiling or Flooring via apprenticeship. CSCS card for construction sites. The Tile Association (TTA) provides industry standards. NICF (National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers) for flooring specialists.

Career outlook

Steady demand across construction and renovation. Large format tiles and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) installation are growth areas.

Key skills

Tiling and flooring techniques Surface preparation Cutting and fitting Design layout Customer service

Common industries

Construction
Retail flooring
Commercial fit-out
Hospitality
Domestic renovation

Data coverage

SOC code 5314

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 12,000

Median Salary

£30,961

Mean Salary

£36,454

Jobs (000s)

12k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £24,410Median: £30,961

P10: --P25: £24kMedian: £31kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£24,410

0-2 years

Mid Level

£24,410

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +35.3%Real growth: -2.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£30,961

Full-time Only

£31,906

Full-time premium: +£945

Roofers, roof tilers and slaters salary: common questions

How much do roofers, roof tilers and slaters earn in the UK?

Roofers, roof tilers and slaters earn a median of £31,906 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £31,906 a good salary in the UK?

For roofers, roof tilers and slaters, £31,906 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -18% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for roofers, roof tilers and slaters?

Entry-level roofers, roof tilers and slaters typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £24,410, though this varies by employer and region.

Have roofers, roof tilers and slaters salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median roofers, roof tilers and slaters pay has risen from £23,087 to £31,906 — +38% in cash terms, or +0.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

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