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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 7,501 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£29,120 - £32,055
Median salary
£29,120 - £32,055
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£22k
25th percentile£27k
Median£29k
75th percentile£32k
90th percentile£37k

50% of professionals earn between £27,201 - £32,055 GBP

The median salary is £29,120

Top cities

London455 job openings
Northampton340 job openings
Corby165 job openings
Wellingborough147 job openings
Bristol78 job openings
Bedford76 job openings
Bradford59 job openings
Leicester58 job openings
Kettering57 job openings
Nottingham53 job openings
Birmingham52 job openings
Leeds49 job openings
Milton Keynes47 job openings
Stoke-On-Trent47 job openings
Wideopen47 job openings
Cambridge39 job openings
Southampton32 job openings
Swadlincote32 job openings
Coventry31 job openings
Rugby31 job openings
Derby30 job openings
Sunderland30 job openings
Chesterfield29 job openings
Peterborough29 job openings
Manchester28 job openings
Coalville25 job openings

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Heavy Equipment Operator

7,501 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United Kingdom is GBP 29,120 - GBP 32,055 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 30,588 per year, based on 7,501 active job listings.

The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough, Bristol. London leads with 455 job openings.

Explore 7,501 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.