Arborist Salaries Report 2018-2023
The recent ArbJobs article "Arborist Salaries Report 2018-2023" provides a comprehensive overview of how arborist salaries have evolved over the past six years, shedding light on national trends, regional disparities, and salary growth across different roles within the industry.
Drawing on data collected from verified job postings on Arbjobs.com, the report examines salary ranges for various arborist positions, averaging salary data from 2018 to 2023.
The analysis excludes apprentice salaries to maintain consistency within the dataset.
National trends reveal modest year-on-year salary growth, with fluctuations reflecting broader economic shifts.
For instance, while salary growth slowed in 2020 due to pandemic-related disruptions, 2021 saw a rebound in arborist salaries despite a decrease in median earnings across the UK.
Key findings highlight differences in salary growth among different roles within the arboriculture industry.
Management and leadership positions command higher salaries, reflecting increased responsibilities and qualifications required for these roles.
In contrast, ground staff roles tend to be the lowest-paid within the industry.
Regional disparities in arborist salaries are also explored, with London and Greater London emerging as the highest-paying regions and the Northern Counties and South West lagging behind.
Source: https://arbjobs.com/blog/arborist-salaries-report-2018-2023
The report underscores the importance of considering regional cost of living when assessing salary competitiveness.
The article concludes with insights for employers seeking to attract top talent, emphasising the need to offer competitive benefits beyond financial remuneration, such as professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, and comprehensive health and pension schemes.
Overall, the Arborist Salaries Report provides valuable insights into salary trends and dynamics within the arboriculture industry, offering employers and job seekers alike valuable information for decision-making and negotiations.
What Can Employers Do to Attract Better Candidates?
While salaries have seen some growth over the past couple of years, we know that both within and outside the industry, salary growth is failing to keep up with inflation.
In this economic context, employers need to think not only of financial remuneration but also of other benefits when competing for employees.
ArbJobs Suggest these may include:
Opportunities for continued professional development and progression
Good work-life balance
Competitive pension scheme
Car and transportation allowance or schemes
Health schemes and insurance
Key takeaways from the Arborist Salaries Report
These include the slowdown in salary growth within the industry during 2020, attributed to pandemic-related disruptions. Despite this, between 2020 and 2021, arborist salaries experienced a modest increase of 1.76%, contrasting with the decrease in median earnings across the UK.
Encouragingly, 2022 and 2023 saw improved growth rates of 3.5% and 3.8% year-on-year respectively, culminating in an average arborist salary of £33,102 across the UK in 2023.
Regional disparities were evident, with London emerging as the highest-paying region and the Northern Counties as the lowest.
Additionally, manager and team leader roles were identified as the highest-paying within the arboriculture industry, with a national average salary of £37,315 in 2023.
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