Quantity surveyors vs Chartered surveyors: Salary Compared
A Quantity surveyors earns more — a median £52,537 vs £46,184 for a Chartered surveyors. That is £6,353 more per year (14%). Real ONS ASHE figures, April 2025.
Quick answer
In the UK, a Quantity surveyors is paid more than a Chartered surveyors: median gross pay of £52,537 versus £46,184 — a £6,353 (14%) gap. Source: ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
Pay compared, side by side
Gross annual pay for full-time UK employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
| Measure | Quantity surveyors | Chartered surveyors |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £31,960 | £29,085 |
| 25th percentile | £41,465 | £37,504 |
| Median | £52,537 | £46,184 |
| 75th percentile | £67,203 | £57,670 |
| 90th percentile | — | — |
SOC 2020 codes: Quantity surveyors = 2453; Chartered surveyors = 2454.
Regional pay gap
The pay gap is widest in Wales, where a Quantity surveyors earns a median £53,752 versus £38,279 for a Chartered surveyors — a £15,473 difference. Regional medians are published by ONS where the sample is large enough.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Quantity surveyors or a Chartered surveyors earn more in the UK?
- A Quantity surveyors earns more. The median UK gross annual pay is £52,537 for a Quantity surveyors versus £46,184 for a Chartered surveyors — a difference of £6,353 (14% more). Source: ONS ASHE, April 2025.
- What is the typical salary range for a Quantity surveyors?
- Most Quantity surveyors earn between £41,465–£67,203 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £52,537. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- What is the typical salary range for a Chartered surveyors?
- Most Chartered surveyors earn between £37,504–£57,670 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £46,184. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- Where do these pay figures come from?
- From the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3) — gross annual pay for full-time employees by 4-digit SOC 2020 occupation, published under the Open Government Licence. These are medians, not guarantees: individual pay varies by employer, region and experience.
Related comparisons
Data: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are medians for full-time employees and do not guarantee individual pay. A Gera Systems product.