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

How do Chefs 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 £6,716 more per year (23% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesDifference
Median Annual£28,918£35,634-£6,716
Mean Annual£27,885£38,191-£10,306
Monthly£2,410£2,970-£560
Weekly£556£685-£129
Hourly£13.90£17.13-£3.23

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsMetal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
10th (Entry)£11,986£25,589
25th£19,719£29,967
50th (Median)£28,918£35,634
75th£34,694£45,245
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
A Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £35,634 — a difference of £6,716 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
The difference is £6,716 per year. Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs 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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