Average Cable Installer and Locator Salary in United Kingdom for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Cable Installer and Locator salary for 2024 in United Kingdom and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the British pound. To keep things simple, we are using the GBP currency code instead of the currency symbol £.

How Much Does a Cable Installer and Locator Make in United Kingdom?

A Cable Installer and Locator working in United Kingdom will typically earn around 18,200 GBP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 10,260 GBP to the highest average salary of 31,800 GBP.

Average Annual Salary
18,200 GBP
Average Monthly Salary
1,516 GBP

Lowest Annual Salary
10,260 GBP
Lowest Monthly Salary
855 GBP

Highest Annual Salary
31,800 GBP
Highest Monthly Salary
2,650 GBP

These are average salaries for a Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Cable Installer and Locator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Cable Installer and Locator salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Cable Installer and Locator Salaries in United Kingdom

So we've looked at the average salaries a Cable Installer and Locator will earn in United Kingdom. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Cable Installer and Locator can earn between 10,260 GBP and 31,800 GBP on average in United Kingdom. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom is 23,200 GBP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 23,200 GBP, and 50% of the population earn more than 23,200 GBP.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Cable Installer and Locator salary in United Kingdom, 25% of the population are earning less than 12,000 GBP while 75% of the population earn more than 12,000 GBP.

75% of the population earn less than 29,300 GBP, and 25% of the population earn more than 29,300 GBP.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Cable Installer and Locator Salary by Experience Level in United Kingdom

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average cable installer and locator salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 12,200 GBP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Cable Installer and Locator salary would increase to 12,400 GBP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Cable Installer and Locator, the average salary would be 21,200 GBP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 23,600 GBP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Cable Installer and Locator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 28,800 GBP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Cable Installer and Locator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 29,300 GBP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
12,200 GBP
2-5 Years +34%
12,400 GBP
5-10 Years +48%
21,200 GBP
10-15 Years +22%
23,600 GBP
15-20 Years +9%
28,800 GBP
20+ Years +8%
29,300 GBP

Cable Installer and Locator Salary by Education Level in United Kingdom

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom with a high school education can earn an average salary of 12,500 GBP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 20,300 GBP.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 29,600 GBP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
12,500 GBP
Certificate or Diploma +57%
20,300 GBP
Bachelor's Degree +68%
29,600 GBP

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in United Kingdom is around 29,600 to 88,700 GBP and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Cable Installer and Locator Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In United Kingdom, a male cable installer and locator will earn an average of 21,100 GBP, while a female cable installer and locator will earn around 17,800 GBP.

This means that a male cable installer and locator earns approximately 19% more than a female cable installer and locator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in United Kingdom

Male
21,100 GBP
Female -19%
17,800 GBP

Cable Installer and Locator Average Pay Raise in United Kingdom

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom is around 9% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in United Kingdom is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in United Kingdom for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in United Kingdom.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Cable Installer and Locator Bonus and Incentive Rates in United Kingdom

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Cable Installer and Locator is a low bonus based job, with 35% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

65% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
35%
No Bonus
65%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in United Kingdom earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
72,700 GBP
Private Sector -7%
68,200 GBP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Cable Installer and Locator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Cable Installer and Locator in United Kingdom.

Job Title Category Salary
Cable Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 19,300 GBP
Digital Design Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 70,600 GBP
Electrical Designer Electrical and Electronics Trades 63,700 GBP
Electrical Drafter Electrical and Electronics Trades 33,000 GBP
Electrical Engineering Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 95,400 GBP
Electrical Maintenance Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 95,300 GBP
Electrical Planner Electrical and Electronics Trades 51,800 GBP
Electrical Sales Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 64,300 GBP
Electrical Sales Representative Electrical and Electronics Trades 45,100 GBP
Electrical Service Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 19,300 GBP
Electrical Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 33,300 GBP
Electrical Worker Electrical and Electronics Trades 24,200 GBP
Electrician Electrical and Electronics Trades 33,800 GBP
Electromechanical Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 34,800 GBP
Electronic Assembler Electrical and Electronics Trades 34,000 GBP
Electronic Drafter Electrical and Electronics Trades 27,400 GBP
Electronic Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 66,400 GBP
Electronic Service Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 69,100 GBP
Electronics Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 69,700 GBP
Electronics Instructor Electrical and Electronics Trades 61,700 GBP
Electronics Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 33,000 GBP
Field Service Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 68,400 GBP
Field Service Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 27,400 GBP
Hydroelectric Plant Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 33,200 GBP
Hydroelectric Production Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 84,800 GBP
Instrumentation Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 29,600 GBP
Journeyman Electrician Electrical and Electronics Trades 29,600 GBP
Maintenance Electrician Electrical and Electronics Trades 23,800 GBP
Mechatronics Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 35,000 GBP
Power Equipment Mechanic Electrical and Electronics Trades 24,200 GBP
Power Line Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 22,000 GBP
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Electrical and Electronics Trades 34,000 GBP
Security Service Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 69,100 GBP
Technical Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 95,300 GBP
Turbine Fitter Electrical and Electronics Trades 20,200 GBP
Warehouse Attendant Electrical and Electronics Trades 19,400 GBP
Warehouse Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 83,000 GBP
Watch Repairer Electrical and Electronics Trades 25,700 GBP

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in United Kingdom, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Aberdeen 20,000 GBP
Abingdon 19,100 GBP
Armagh 21,700 GBP
Bangor 17,100 GBP
Belfast 21,700 GBP
Birmingham 26,200 GBP
Bradford 22,300 GBP
Brighton 23,200 GBP
Bristol 23,200 GBP
Cambridge 20,400 GBP
Canterbury 18,900 GBP
Cardiff 21,100 GBP
Chester 20,200 GBP
Coventry 23,800 GBP
Derby 22,600 GBP
Derry 19,400 GBP
Dundee 20,900 GBP
Durham 19,200 GBP
Edinburgh 23,400 GBP
Exeter 22,600 GBP
Glasgow 23,700 GBP
Gloucester 17,800 GBP
Hartlepool 20,400 GBP
Inverness 19,200 GBP
Kingston upon Hull 23,000 GBP
Kirkwall 18,800 GBP
Leeds 22,200 GBP
Leicester 22,200 GBP
Lincoln 20,400 GBP
Lisburn 20,400 GBP
Liverpool 23,500 GBP
London 22,100 GBP
Manchester 21,300 GBP
Newcastle 23,800 GBP
Newport 20,900 GBP
Newry 20,900 GBP
Norwich 19,400 GBP
Nottingham 22,100 GBP
Oxford 20,400 GBP
Peterborough 22,600 GBP
Plymouth 23,400 GBP
Poole 20,400 GBP
Portsmouth 20,000 GBP
Ripon 16,000 GBP
Salisbury 20,200 GBP
Sheffield 22,000 GBP
Somerset 24,400 GBP
Southampton 22,600 GBP
St Davids 17,100 GBP
Stirling 17,800 GBP
Stromness 17,100 GBP
Strontian 16,900 GBP
Swansea 22,600 GBP
Truro 20,200 GBP
Wakefield 19,000 GBP
Wells 18,000 GBP
Winchester 17,800 GBP
Wolverhampton 21,700 GBP
York 23,000 GBP

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in United Kingdom.

City Average Salary
England 39,800 GBP
Northern Ireland 17,900 GBP
Scotland 28,800 GBP
Wales 19,200 GBP

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