UK Energy Efficiency Benchmarks

An open, citable dataset of salaries and costs across the UK energy efficiency sector. Reviewed August 2026.

Sources: EEH guides (2026). Want your figures here? Use the form below.

Salaries (£/year)

Assessment

Role / MeasureRange (£/yr)Note
EPC Assessor28,00038,000

Installation

Role / MeasureRange (£/yr)Note
Heat Pump Installer32,00048,000MCS-certified installers command a premium.

Retrofit roles

Role / MeasureRange (£/yr)Note
Retrofit Coordinator38,00055,000Experienced coordinators with Level 5 can exceed this.
Retrofit Assessor30,00042,000Often self-employed; day rates common.
Energy Efficiency Advisor26,00036,000

Typical costs (£)

Assessment

Role / MeasureRange (£)Note
EPC assessment60120

Generation

Role / MeasureRange (£)Note
Solar PV (3.5kWp)5,0008,000Before 0% VAT saving.

Heating

Role / MeasureRange (£)Note
Air source heat pump (installed)7,00013,000Before the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.

Insulation

Role / MeasureRange (£)Note
Cavity wall insulation1,0002,000
Loft insulation (to 270mm)5001,000

Training

Role / MeasureRange (£)Note
Heat pump installer course6001,500

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