Road worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Road workers build and repair roads and motorways.

  • Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.  
  • Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.  
  • Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.  
  • Drive trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites.  
  • Erect, install, or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers,
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Road workers typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.

As a Road worker you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
31,224 GBP *
per year
16,000 GBP
40,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Road worker
  • 31,274 GBP
Average salary for full-time Road worker

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  • 31,224 GBP
  • 31,274 GBP
Salary over time for Road worker

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 26,927 GBP
  • 26,545 GBP
  • 27,999 GBP
  • 28,717 GBP
  • 29,818 GBP
  • 30,777 GBP
  • 31,224 GBP
  • 32,354 GBP
  • 31,404 GBP
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Future outlook for Road workers

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Fair outlook
21 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Balanced outlook
60% chance of automation in the future

Road worker - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Road worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 88% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 5% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
  • 5% of people in this role have an Associate's degree

You'll need:

  • knowledge of public safety and security
  • physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • customer service skills
  • the ability to work well with others
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to use, repair, and maintain machines and tools
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Restrictions and Requirements. You'll need to:

  • be over 18 years of age
  • have a full driving license

You may need to join TheStreet Works Qualifications Register and get a safety card, depending on your job.


Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Road worker

Transport & Vehicles

Things to highlight for your Road worker interview

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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