2026 Carpenter
Salary Guide

Complete guide to Carpenter salaries, responsibilities, and career paths.

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Carpenter

ConstructionTrades

Average Salary

£20,000 – £40,000

Working Hours

39 hours/week

Job Information

  • The UK’s oldest wooden building dates to the 13th century

Other Names this Job is Known By

  • Joiner
  • Woodworker

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and install wooden structures, furniture, and fittings
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and plans
  • Measure, cut, and shape wood and other materials
  • Repair and restore woodwork

Skills and Qualifications Required

  • Apprenticeship in carpentry or joinery
  • NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3
  • CSCS card
  • Physical fitness
  • Carpentry and joinery skills

Promotional Job Opportunities from this Role

  • Site Supervisor
  • Foreman
  • Site Manager
  • Self-employed contractor

How to Get the Job

  • Study design technology or construction
  • Apply for a carpentry apprenticeship
  • Gain NVQ/SVQ qualifications
  • Build experience on construction sites or in workshops
  • Progress to supervisory or management roles, or start your own business

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