Gas engineer day rates in 2026: what to charge

UK gas engineer day rates in 2026 typically cluster around £300 to £435 a day on the published surveys, with a full spread from roughly £225 to £750 depending on region, experience and the type of work. London and the South East run highest; Northern Ireland, the North and Wales lowest. These are third-party estimates, not official figures, so treat them as a benchmark, not a going rate.

What the published figures say

No official body publishes gas engineer rates, so the numbers come from industry surveys, and they broadly agree. A 2026 survey by Logic4training put the average day rate at around £434, with a range of £225 to £750 and an average hourly rate near £80. Gas Engineer Software, drawing on its own platform data, put the average nearer £400 a day, with a £300 to £600 range. Others land in the same territory: roughly £300 to £380 as a typical day, higher in London.

The regional spread is real

The single biggest factor is where you work. The surveys consistently show London and the South East commanding a premium of 30% or more, while Northern Ireland, the North East and Wales sit well below the average. A rate that's competitive in one region can be well under the market in another, so a national average is only ever a starting point for your own number.

How to set your own rate

The surveys tell you what others charge; they don't tell you what you should. Start from your actual costs, van, tools, insurance, Gas Safe registration, materials, and the days you can realistically bill, then add the margin you want to earn. Sense-check the result against the regional figures above, but don't undercut yourself to match a headline average that was set in a different part of the country. For the full method, the guide below walks through pricing properly.