Actuaries, economists and statisticians vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Actuaries, economists and statisticians and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Actuaries, economists and statisticians earns £15,168 more per year (43% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricActuaries, economists and statisticiansWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£50,750£35,582+£15,168
Mean Annual£60,852£37,877+£22,975
Monthly£4,229£2,965+£1,264
Weekly£976£684+£292
Hourly£24.40£17.11+£7.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileActuaries, economists and statisticiansWelding trades
10th (Entry)£32,670£24,483
25th£40,591£29,325
50th (Median)£50,750£35,582
75th£74,012£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Actuaries, economists and statisticians or a Welding trades?
A Actuaries, economists and statisticians earns more. The median salary for a Actuaries, economists and statisticians is £50,750, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £15,168 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Actuaries, economists and statisticians and a Welding trades?
The difference is £15,168 per year. Actuaries, economists and statisticians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Actuaries, economists and statisticians or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Actuaries, economists and statisticians offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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