As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Building Contractor in Cambridge, UK is £43,267, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £39,990 to £47,591, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £39,990
50TH(Median)   £43,267
75TH   £47,591
Building Contractor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Building Contractor Salary £39,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Building Contractor Salary £43,267 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Building Contractor Salary £47,591 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Building Contractor Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Building Contractor salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Building Contractor is about £43,267 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,606, and a weekly pay of around £832. Click the switch button below to see more details about Building Contractor hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Building Contractors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Building Contractor's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £40,870 - £42,778, while Intermediate make £41,017 - £42,925, Senior earn £41,408 - £43,267, Specialist earn £42,044 - £44,042, Expert can reach £43,169 - £45,526 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Building Contractor £42,191
Intermediate Level Building Contractor £42,289
Senior Level Building Contractor £42,680
Specialist Level Building Contractor £43,267
Expert Level Building Contractor £44,687
£42,191 0 yr
£42,289 < 2 yrs
£42,680 2-4 yrs
£43,267 5-8 yrs
£44,687 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Building Contractor?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Building Contractor are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £44,631 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £41,632, and Manchester pays around £39,612 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Building Manager or Building Contractor?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Building Manager makes more than a Building Contractor. A Building Manager earns an average annual salary of £61,211. And a Building Contractor earns an average annual salary of £41,325.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Building Manager Cambridge, UK
£50,034
£73,160
Manager of Building and Facilities Operations Cambridge, UK
£41,466
£74,886

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