Bank and post office clerks vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Bank and post office clerks and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Welding trades earns £6,930 more per year (24% higher)

Bank and post office clerks

£28,652
per year
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBank and post office clerksWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£28,652£35,582-£6,930
Mean Annual£29,659£37,877-£8,218
Monthly£2,388£2,965-£577
Weekly£551£684-£133
Hourly£13.78£17.11-£3.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBank and post office clerksWelding trades
10th (Entry)£14,824£24,483
25th£23,799£29,325
50th (Median)£28,652£35,582
75th£34,762£45,339
90th (Senior)£44,510£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bank and post office clerks or a Welding trades?
A Welding trades earns more. The median salary for a Bank and post office clerks is £28,652, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £6,930 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bank and post office clerks and a Welding trades?
The difference is £6,930 per year. Welding trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bank and post office clerks or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Welding 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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