ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr

SOC 1257Other managers and proprietors

Hire services managers and proprietors Salary

QUOTE · HIRE SERVICES MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORSUK · 2025

£31,763

▼ 19% vs UK median (£39,039)

2024–2025 median▲ 8%

Median salary £31,763 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £32,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For hire services managers and proprietors, £31,626 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -19% versus the national average.

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About this role

Hire services managers and proprietors run equipment, vehicle or plant hire businesses. They manage fleets of hire assets, customer relationships, maintenance schedules, logistics and the commercial operations of their hire business.

Key responsibilities

Managing hire fleet assets, utilisation and maintenance
Developing customer relationships and managing contracts
Overseeing logistics, delivery and collection schedules
Managing staff, depots and business finances
Ensuring equipment compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Qualifications and entry routes

Industry experience is the primary requirement. Knowledge of relevant equipment regulations, health and safety standards and business management is essential. Professional memberships (Hire Association Europe) are valued.

Career outlook

Steady demand linked to construction activity and events. Sustainability and electrification of hire fleets are emerging trends.

Key skills

Common industries

Plant and tool hire
Vehicle hire
Event equipment hire
Scaffolding hire
Industrial equipment rental

Data coverage

SOC code1257

Data sourceONS ASHE

Years available2021–2025

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Mean Salary

£44,599

Top 10% Earn

N/A

Jobs (000s)

N/A

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

Median: £31,763

P10: --P25: --Median: £32kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Mid Level

£31,763

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +8.3%Real growth: +4.3%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£31,763

Full-time Only

£31,626

Full-time premium: +£-137

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