Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) vs Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades Salary

How do Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) and Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £5,933 more per year (20% higher)

Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

£29,701
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,904
vs

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades

£35,634
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,176

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers (electrical and electronic products)Metal Forming, Welding and Related TradesDifference
Median Annual£29,701£35,634-£5,933
Mean Annual£30,875£38,191-£7,316
Take-Home (Net)£24,904£29,176-£4,272
Monthly (Gross)£2,475£2,970-£495
Weekly (Gross)£571£685-£114
Hourly£14.28£17.13-£2.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers (electrical and electronic products)Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
10th (Entry)£19,338£25,589
25th£25,819£29,967
50th (Median)£29,701£35,634
75th£35,394£45,245
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
A Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) is £29,701, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £35,634 — a difference of £5,933 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) and a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
The difference is £5,933 per year. Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) takes home approximately £24,904 per year, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades takes home £29,176. The net difference is £4,272.
Should I become a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
From a salary perspective, Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades 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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