As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tower Climber in the United Kingdom is £39,341, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,699 to £45,482, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £35,699
50TH(Median)   £39,341
75TH   £45,482
Tower Climber Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Tower Climber Salary £35,699 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Tower Climber Salary £39,341 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Tower Climber Salary £45,482 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Tower Climber Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Tower Climber salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Tower Climber is about £39,341 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,278, and a weekly pay of around £757. Click the switch button below to see more details about Tower Climber hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Tower Climbers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Tower Climber's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,677 - £38,798, while Intermediate make £36,840 - £38,961, Senior earn £37,982 - £40,441, Specialist earn £39,341 - £42,824, Expert can reach £40,258 - £43,833 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Tower Climber £38,145
Intermediate Level Tower Climber £38,254
Senior Level Tower Climber £39,341
Specialist Level Tower Climber £41,633
Expert Level Tower Climber £42,549
£38,145 0 yr
£38,254 < 2 yrs
£39,341 2-4 yrs
£41,633 5-8 yrs
£42,549 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Tower Climber?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Tower Climber are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £42,489 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £39,634, and Manchester pays around £37,711 annually.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tower Climber Salaries

1. Do tower climbers make good money?

While ZipRecruiter is seeing hourly wages as high as $35.34 and as low as $11.54, the majority of Tower Climber wages currently range between $20.67 (25th percentile) to $30.29 (75th percentile) across the United States.

2. Do tower climbers make 20k per climb?

Experience the extreme career of Kevin Schmidt, who climbs a 1,500-foot TV tower twice a year to change light bulbs, earning $20,000 per climb.19 Aug 2023

3. How much do tower climbers get paid to change light bulbs?

As of Mar 10, 2025, the average hourly pay for a Tower Light Bulb Changer in the United States is $31.55 an hour.

4. How much do tower Technicians make in the UK?

The estimated total pay for a Tower Technician is £33,908 per year, with an average salary of £30,921 per year.