- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Shape or cut
Prop maker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Prop makers create objects for use in films, TV programmes and the theatre.
Prop makers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Prop maker you will typically work freelance / self-employed.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 37,585 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Prop maker
Big gender gap
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41,279 GBP
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31,048 GBP
Average salary for part-time Prop maker
Average salary for full-time Prop maker
Showing:
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13,081 GBP
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11,320 GBP
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37,585 GBP
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31,048 GBP
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41,279 GBP
Salary over time for Prop maker
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35,611 GBP
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33,492 GBP
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33,900 GBP
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34,433 GBP
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37,224 GBP
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36,978 GBP
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37,585 GBP
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40,162 GBP
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39,673 GBP
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Future outlook for Prop makers
Balanced outlook
71 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Prop maker - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Prop maker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Prop maker interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
