Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) vs Quality assurance technicians Salary (2025)

How do Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and Quality assurance technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Quality assurance technicians earns £2,301 more per year (7% higher)
vs

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)Quality assurance techniciansDifference
Median Annual£31,752£34,053-£2,301
Mean Annual£33,505£36,724-£3,219
Monthly£2,646£2,838-£192
Weekly£611£655-£44
Hourly£15.27£16.37-£1.10

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)Quality assurance technicians
10th (Entry)£20,862£25,673
25th£26,142£28,782
50th (Median)£31,752£34,053
75th£39,657£42,182
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Quality assurance technicians?
A Quality assurance technicians earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) is £31,752, whilst a Quality assurance technicians earns £34,053 — a difference of £2,301 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and a Quality assurance technicians?
The difference is £2,301 per year. Quality assurance technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Quality assurance technicians?
From a salary perspective, Quality assurance technicians 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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