How much do plumbers in Edinburgh get paid?

Plumbers in Edinburgh earn

£13.94-18.19 per hour

Based on 11 employee reviews

Plumber salaries can range between £13.94-18.19 per hour in the Edinburgh area. This data is based on quiz results from 11 employees who live in and around Edinburgh.

What do top employers pay plumbers?

Who are the top plumber employers?

  1. Centrica
    8.4
  2. E.ON
    8.0
  3. CBRE
    7.7

Who are the worst plumber employers?

  1. K&T Heating
    5.4
  2. Sanctuary Group
    5.5
  3. Currys
    5.5

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How are people paid?

55%
by the hour
45%
an annual salary

Based on 11 employees

What do plumbers do?

Plumbers have the job of installing, repairing and looking after heating, water and drainage systems.

You’ll be out-and-about when working, either in businesses or people’s homes.

This type of job may involve:

  • Fitting new plumbing systems, like central heating systems and bathrooms
  • Fixing any plumbing problems
  • Working out the costs and estimates for jobs
  • Using specialist equipment
  • Responding to emergencies, such as leaks or broken boilers

You may have to work on evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

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

You can also train to be a plumber on-the-job as a plumber’s assistant. This job can sometimes be called a plumber’s mate.

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