Crane Operator salary in United Kingdom

Based on 85 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£32,774 - £42,488

Median salary

£35,000 - £45,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£28k

25th percentile£30k

Median£35k

75th percentile£35k

90th percentile£35k

50% of professionals earn between £29,991 - £35,000 GBP

The median salary is £35,000

Top cities

London13 job openings

Bristol7 job openings

Aberdeen5 job openings

Lowestoft4 job openings

Oldbury4 job openings

Walsall4 job openings

Knaresborough3 job openings

Barrow-In-Furness3 job openings

Barnsley2 job openings

Bedford2 job openings

Daventry2 job openings

Dumfries2 job openings

Loughborough2 job openings

Norfolk2 job openings

Retford2 job openings

Bacup1 job openings

Ballymena1 job openings

Bath1 job openings

Birmingham1 job openings

Crosskeys1 job openings

East Suffolk1 job openings

Edinburgh1 job openings

Fareham1 job openings

Grays1 job openings

Great Yarmouth1 job openings

New Whittington1 job openings

Ossett1 job openings

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Crane Operator

85 job openings

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The average salary for a Crane Operator in United Kingdom is GBP 32,774 - GBP 42,488 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 40,000 per year, based on 85 active job listings.

The cities with the most Crane Operator job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Bristol, Aberdeen, Lowestoft, Oldbury. London leads with 13 job openings.

Leading employers for Crane Operator roles in United Kingdom include VGROUP.

Explore 85 Crane Operator job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.