🇬🇧 Quantity Surveyor Salary Guide — UK
GBP · Annual · Trainee to Commercial Director · 2026
In the UK, Quantity Surveyor salaries climb steadily from trainee level through to Commercial Director. Pay depends heavily on region (London and the South East sit at the top), sector (main contractor, private practice/PQS or client-side), and professional status such as MRICS chartership. The ranges below are indicative annual figures, gross (before tax).
Data source: Live job ad audit · Validated June 2026 · Indicative only
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Gross salary
Low end£18,000/yr
High end£32,000/yr
Post-tax (estimated)
Take-home range£16k – £27k/yr
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Gross salary
Low end£25,000/yr
High end£38,000/yr
Post-tax (estimated)
Take-home range£22k – £31k/yr
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Gross salary
Low end£30,000/yr
High end£47,000/yr
Post-tax (estimated)
Take-home range£25k – £37k/yr
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Gross salary
Low end£40,000/yr
High end£70,000/yr
Post-tax (estimated)
Take-home range£32k – £51k/yr
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Gross salary
Low end£55,000/yr
High end£95,000/yr
Post-tax (estimated)
Take-home range£42k – £66k/yr
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Gross salary
Low end£70,000/yr
High end£100,000/yr
Post-tax (estimated)
Take-home range£51k – £69k/yr
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Gross salary
Low end£70,000/yr
High end£120,000/yr
Post-tax (estimated)
Take-home range£51k – £80k/yr
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Gross salary
Low end£100,000/yr
High end£150,000/yr
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Take-home range£69k – £96k/yr
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