Landscaper: how busy are landscapers?
No trend data yet No verified wait-time figure. 27% of BALI members rate staff recruitment extremely challenging.
No verified wait-time figure yet; tell us yours.
The figures
| Where | Measure | Figure | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Firms investing in new apprenticeships | 21% | 2026 survey | BALI Lay of the Land, 16 Sep 2026 |
| UK | Firms rating recruitment 'extremely challenging' 11 points clear of the next-highest concern | 27% | 2026 survey | BALI Lay of the Land, 16 Sep 2026 |
| England | Experienced salary | £38,000 | Live page | National Careers Service, not stated (live pages) |
| England | Starter salary | £26,000 | Live page | National Careers Service, not stated (live pages) |
Industry backdrop
Across construction, most demand signals point quieter: PMI 43.6 in October 2026 and builders' enquiries at -10 in H1 2026. See all demand signals.
Getting into the trade
- Apprenticeship: Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative (Level 2)
- College course, then a trainee role
- Start as an assistant or mate and train on the job
- Private adult courses for career-changers (below)
Routes: National Careers Service job profile
We haven't yet verified published course prices for this trade. Course providers can get in touch.
Common questions
How long is the wait for landscapers?
We haven't yet found a verified, published wait-time figure for landscapers specifically. Our tradesperson poll will add one. For urgent repairs of any kind, Markel Direct's survey found waits of 3 to 10 days depending on the city.
Source: Markel Direct via Fix Radio, 15 Jul 2025
Are landscapers getting busier or quieter?
We don't have a trade-specific trend yet. No verified wait-time figure. 27% of BALI members rate staff recruitment extremely challenging. Across construction as a whole, most indicators point quieter: the UK Construction PMI was 43.6 in October 2026.
Source: BALI Lay of the Land, 16 Sep 2026; S&P Global UK Construction PMI, 5 Nov 2026
How much do landscapers earn?
The National Careers Service gives an average of £26,000 a year for starters, rising to £38,000 with experience. Self-employed earnings vary widely and aren't covered by this figure.
Source: National Careers Service, not stated (live pages)