Butchers vs Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades Salary (2025)

How do Butchers and Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £7,874 more per year (28% higher)

Butchers

£27,760
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricButchersMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesDifference
Median Annual£27,760£35,634-£7,874
Mean Annual£28,078£38,191-£10,113
Monthly£2,313£2,970-£657
Weekly£534£685-£151
Hourly£13.35£17.13-£3.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileButchersMetal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
10th (Entry)£15,237£25,589
25th£23,951£29,967
50th (Median)£27,760£35,634
75th£33,317£45,245
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Butchers or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
A Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns more. The median salary for a Butchers is £27,760, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £35,634 — a difference of £7,874 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Butchers and a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
The difference is £7,874 per year. Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Butchers 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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