Builders’ Merchant and Manufacturer 2026 Salary Guide

What you’ll get from the 2026 Salary Guide
This guide provides a detailed snapshot of the UK builders’ merchant and construction products labour market going into 2026. Inside, you’ll find:
- Salary benchmarking data for over 30 roles across sales, operations, technical, management and leadership levels
- Regional salary comparisons covering Scotland, North East, North West, Midlands, South West, South East and London
- Insights drawn from 15,000+ professionals across more than 15 construction product sectors
- Key labour market trends, including talent shortages, workforce demographics and hiring pressures
- Analysis of why people change jobs and what candidates value most heading into 2026
- Guidance on Employer Value Proposition (EVP) — what attracts and retains talent beyond salary
Whether you’re benchmarking your pay, planning your next career move, or preparing to hire in 2026, the guide gives you practical, data-led insight to make informed decisions.


