UK median monthly pay: mining and quarrying
UK median monthly pay: mining and quarrying stood at £4,876 in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Pay and employment from PAYE table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Pay and employment from PAYE table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| Median monthly pay by industry | |||||||||||
| B — Mining and quarrying | 4,876 | 4,866 | 4,813 | 4,897 | 4,948 | 4,879 | 4,860 | 4,803 | 4,799 | 4,787 | |
| C — Manufacturing | 3,087 | 3,090 | 3,073 | 3,067 | 3,059 | 3,051 | 3,043 | 3,021 | 3,015 | 3,004 |
Understanding UK median monthly pay: mining and quarrying
This series calculates the median monthly earnings for individuals across the United Kingdom whose primary employment is situated within the mining and quarrying sector. By analysing complete administrative tax records, the metric identifies the midpoint of gross monthly remuneration for workers involved in extracting minerals, oil, and gas. It separates the wage trends of this capital-intensive extractive industry from manufacturing, construction, and other industrial activities. The underlying data captures formal employees on company payrolls, providing an accurate reflection of typical pay levels within an industry characterised by specialised technical roles and distinct operational scales.
When evaluating these figures, users must account for potential volatility arising from the relatively compact workforce size compared to massive service sectors, where single large adjustments can influence distributions. Early published numbers are subject to routine administrative revisions. Analysts should examine longer-term trends rather than reacting to isolated monthly shifts, and maintain awareness that fluctuations in monthly pay can reflect changes in bonus distributions, overtime availability, or shift patterns rather than base salary adjustments alone.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of extraction activities are included in this sector?
- The classification covers extraction of crude petroleum, natural gas, coal, metal ores, and other non-energy minerals from underground or surface sites.
- Why might monthly pay show sudden spikes in mining and quarrying?
- Specialised bonus structures, operational completion payments, or heavy overtime allowances can create noticeable shifts in monthly gross pay.
- Does this series cover offshore oil and gas workers?
- Yes, provided they are registered as employees on formal company payrolls subject to domestic tax reporting.