Brokers vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

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

Brokers earns £14,417 more per year (41% higher)

Brokers

£49,999
per year
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrokersWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£49,999£35,582+£14,417
Mean Annual£71,325£37,877+£33,448
Monthly£4,167£2,965+£1,202
Weekly£962£684+£278
Hourly£24.04£17.11+£6.93

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBrokersWelding trades
10th (Entry)£27,468£24,483
25th£33,588£29,325
50th (Median)£49,999£35,582
75th£0£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Brokers or a Welding trades?
A Brokers earns more. The median salary for a Brokers is £49,999, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £14,417 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Brokers and a Welding trades?
The difference is £14,417 per year. Brokers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Brokers or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Brokers 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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