Salary guide · Motor Trade & Automotive
Motor Trade & Automotive: what the jobs pay
18 jobs, lowest paid first. Yearly ranges seen in real UK adverts in 2026, and the hourly rate on a 40 hour week.
| Job | A year | An hour, 40 hour week | Tickets or qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car sales executive | £24,800 basic plus commission | varies | A clean driving licence |
| Car valeter | £24,800 to £27,000 | about £11.92 to £12.98 | A driving licence is usually needed to move the cars |
| PDI technician | £24,800 to £30,000 | about £11.92 to £14.42 | Full UK driving licence, IMI level 2 helps |
| Parts advisor | £24,800 to £30,000 | about £11.92 to £14.42 | None to start, IMI parts qualifications help |
| Trade plate driver | £24,800 to £29,000 | about £11.92 to £13.94 | Full UK driving licence held 3 years or more |
| Tyre fitter | £24,800 to £32,000 | about £11.92 to £15.38 | A driving licence for mobile work, NTDA training helps |
| Motorcycle technician | £25,000 to £33,000 | about £12.02 to £15.87 | Level 3 motorcycle maintenance and repair, category A licence helps |
| Service advisor | £25,000 to £32,000 | about £12.02 to £15.38 | None to start, full UK driving licence usually asked |
| Smart repair technician | £25,000 to £35,000 | about £12.02 to £16.83 | Full UK driving licence |
| Windscreen fitter | £25,000 to £32,000 | about £12.02 to £15.38 | Full UK driving licence, auto glazing training |
| Vehicle recovery driver | £27,000 to £36,000 | about £12.98 to £17.31 | Category C1 or C licence often, Driver CPC card for heavier trucks |
| Automotive trimmer | £28,000 to £40,000 | about £13.46 to £19.23 | Hand skills. Wrapping and stretching leather and vinyl onto door cards, dashboards, steering wheels and seats, and a steady hand with the glue |
| Body repair technician | £28,000 to £40,000 | about £13.46 to £19.23 | ATA accreditation helps |
| MOT tester | £28,000 to £36,000 | about £13.46 to £17.31 | MOT tester certificate (class 4 or 7), Level 3 in vehicle maintenance |
| Vehicle technician | £28,000 to £42,000 | about £13.46 to £20.19 | Level 3, MOT tester certificate, IMI EV |
| Auto electrician | £30,000 to £40,000 | about £14.42 to £19.23 | Level 3 auto electrical or vehicle technician qualification, full UK driving licence |
| Vehicle damage assessor | £30,000 to £40,000 | about £14.42 to £19.23 | IMI vehicle damage assessor accreditation |
| Workshop manager | £35,000 to £48,000 | about £16.83 to £23.08 | Technician background |
Advertised ranges, not a survey of take home pay, and the same job pays differently by region. The National Living Wage for anybody 21 and over is £12.71 an hour. Wrong for your area? Tell us.
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