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Crane Operator Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 532 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£39,000 - £44,500
Median salary
£39,000 - £44,500
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£27k
25th percentile£34k
Median£39k
75th percentile£45k
90th percentile£51k

50% of professionals earn between £34,369 - £44,500 GBP

The median salary is £39,000

Top cities

London28 job openings
Barnsley23 job openings
Scunthorpe20 job openings

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Crane Operator

532 job openings

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The average salary for a Crane Operator in United Kingdom is GBP 39,000 - GBP 44,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 41,750 per year, based on 532 active job listings.

The cities with the most Crane Operator job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Barnsley, Scunthorpe, Aberdeen City, Sheffield. London leads with 28 job openings.

Explore 532 Crane Operator job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.