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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 7,090 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

London444 job openings
Northampton284 job openings
Corby142 job openings
Wellingborough128 job openings
Bristol73 job openings
Bedford65 job openings
Kettering58 job openings
Bradford56 job openings
Leicester56 job openings
Birmingham54 job openings
Milton Keynes51 job openings
Leeds49 job openings
Wideopen49 job openings
Nottingham47 job openings
Stoke-On-Trent42 job openings
Cambridge39 job openings
Coventry29 job openings
Peterborough29 job openings
Coalville28 job openings
Rugby28 job openings
Swadlincote28 job openings
Dunstable27 job openings
Southampton26 job openings
Sunderland26 job openings
Glasgow25 job openings
Derby24 job openings

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Heavy Equipment Operator

7,090 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 7,090 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 444 job openings.

Explore 7,090 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.