Many people believe that operating a crane is a good career move because it’s a specialist skill so there’s bound to be good money involved, right? Well, it really does depend on how specialist the crane is, and of course, the company in which you’re working for. That said, we could look into the average pay for crane operators in the UK to give you some ideas. Typically, a crane operator will have a healthy income of around £25,000-£50,000 depending on experience. Were you expecting more? Well, it’s still above average for the UK so it is a good salary, however, it can take some time to work your way up the ladder and tick off those qualifications, before you can handle bigger, more specialist machines, and make more money. There are plenty of reasons why people get into the crane operating business, but it should be more about enjoyment rather than money!