As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drain Cleaner in the United Kingdom is £35,305, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,357 to £38,643, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £31,357
50TH(Median)   £35,305
75TH   £38,643
Drain Cleaner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Drain Cleaner Salary £31,357 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Drain Cleaner Salary £35,305 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Drain Cleaner Salary £38,643 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Drain Cleaner Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Drain Cleaner salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Drain Cleaner is about £35,305 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,942, and a weekly pay of around £679. Click the switch button below to see more details about Drain Cleaner hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Drain Cleaners Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Drain Cleaner's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £32,418 - £34,716, while Intermediate make £32,595 - £34,893, Senior earn £33,832 - £35,903, Specialist earn £35,305 - £37,198, Expert can reach £35,804 - £37,746 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Drain Cleaner £34,009
Intermediate Level Drain Cleaner £34,127
Senior Level Drain Cleaner £35,305
Specialist Level Drain Cleaner £36,551
Expert Level Drain Cleaner £37,049
£34,009 0 yr
£34,127 < 2 yrs
£35,305 2-4 yrs
£36,551 5-8 yrs
£37,049 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Drain Cleaner?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Drain Cleaner are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,130 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,568, and Manchester pays around £33,842 annually.

Which Job Pays More: General Cleaner or Drain Cleaner?

As of April 22, 2025 , a General Cleaner makes less than a Drain Cleaner. A General Cleaner earns an average annual salary of £23,916. And a Drain Cleaner earns an average annual salary of £35,305.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
General Cleaner
£18,947
£25,291
Window Cleaner
£19,879
£26,533
Room and Facilities Cleaner
£19,042
£25,417

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