Gardener pay in London November 2025

How much do gardeners in London get paid?

gardeners in London earn

£9.58-16.75 per hour

Based on 42 employee reviews

gardener salaries can range between £9.58-16.75 per hour in the London area. This data is based on quiz results from 42 employees who live in and around London.

What do top employers pay gardeners?

Local Government Association
£12.63-22.31
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National Trust
£11.45-13.68
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Mitie
£12.21-15.79
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Who are the top gardener employers?

  1. Local Government Association
    6.6
  2. National Trust
    6.1
  3. Mitie
    6.1

Who are the worst gardener employers?

  1. GreenThumb
    4.5
  2. Continental Landscapes
    4.8
  3. Idverde
    5.4

Recent gardener Jobs in London

  1. Assistant Gardener - Richmond-upon-Thames at National Trust posted 3 days ago
  2. Apprentice Gardener at Clarion Housing Group posted yesterday
  3. Gardener/ Cleaner at The Guinness Partnership posted 5 days ago
  4. Apprentice Gardener at Clarion Housing Group posted 5 days ago
  5. Apprentice Gardener at Clarion Housing Group posted 4 days ago
  6. Deputy Head Gardener - Epsom, Surrey at The Royal Automobile Club posted 3 days ago
See all gardener jobs in the London area

How are people paid?

36%
by the hour
64%
an annual salary

Based on 42 employees

What contracts are people on?

15%
15%
69%

Based on 13 employees

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What do gardeners do?

Gardeners look after grounds and the plants, shrubs and trees found in them.

You might work on private properties or public spaces such as parks or gardens.

This type of job might involve:

  • Looking after plants
  • Dig and plant flowerbeds
  • General grounds maintenance
  • Landscaping
  • Designing and building outdoor furniture, sheds and patios
  • Working inside a greenhouse
  • Mowing the lawns
  • Pruning large shrubs and trees
  • Propagating seeds
  • Using specialist gardening equipment

You’ll be working on your feet, at height and outside in all types of weather. You may also have to work over the weekends.

If you want to apply for a gardening job, you might need the following:

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