The bulk of a plumber’s job involves installing and maintaining working water systems in buildings. They can also be responsible for assessing water systems to make sure they are fit for purpose.
The job can be very demanding, and the potential for serious damage to a building due to a simple water leak can make the job difficult. If a plumber does not know what they are doing it could lead to legal action, and damage to someone’s home, for example. For those reasons, plumbing is a highly-skilled job that requires a significant amount of training.
This means that plumbers can expect a healthy salary as their experience and expertise builds up over time. A plumber that establishes a good body of work and a good reputation can expect to earn up to around £48,000 a year as a salary.
When it comes to average salaries for tradespeople, there can be a lot of variance around the country. However, the average salary for a plumber is pretty stable at around £29,000 per year. This is why plumbers are seen as, on average, being well remunerated for their services.
On a day rate level, plumbers can also make a good wage over time. Some tradespeople find that they are able to charge at a day rate for smaller jobs. If this is the case, a plumber can expect to charge from £450-500 per day.
The job itself
Being a plumber is not necessarily an easy choice. Sometimes It's likely that you will have to deal with blocked drains and toilets. These particular aspects of the job are not pleasant, and can be laborious at the same time. However, plumbers are paid well, and their skills and experience of dealing with such challenging work are very much in demand.
