Rates index
UK trade rates 2026
A clear comparison of published day and hourly rates for six core trades.
Coverage: United KingdomFigures: GBPSource reviewed: 27 August 2026
Published headline rates
| No. | Trade | Published day rate | Published hourly rate | Source status | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | £300-£500per day | £40-£70per hour | Published range available | View guide → | |
| 02 | £320-£480per day | £40-£60per hour | Published range available | View guide → | |
| 03 | £300per day | £37.50per hour | Published estimate available | View guide → | |
| 04 | £240-£360per day | £30-£45per hour | Published range available | View guide → | |
| 05 | £240-£320per day | Not statedin the cited guide | Day range only | View guide → | |
| 06 | £250-£350per day | £30-£40per hour | Published range available | View guide → |
Source: Checkatrade, How much do tradespeople cost? Rates are published guide estimates. Check the source and obtain current quotes before making a financial decision.
Methodology
How to read the figures
A useful rate guide separates sourced figures from interpretation. This index does not rank trades or imply a national average.
- One source, clearly labelled
- The headline figures reproduce the allowed ranges in Checkatrade's 2026 tradespeople cost guide.
- No survey claims
- Price The Job has not yet published proprietary survey results. Nothing here is presented as one.
- Ranges, not promises
- Experience, job scope, travel, access, urgency, materials and overheads can all move a real quote.
- Regional caution
- We explain regional cost pressures without assigning unsupported regional numbers.