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

How do Counsellors 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 £7,232 more per year (25% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesDifference
Median Annual£28,402£35,634-£7,232
Mean Annual£28,062£38,191-£10,129
Monthly£2,367£2,970-£603
Weekly£546£685-£139
Hourly£13.65£17.13-£3.48

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsMetal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
10th (Entry)£12,873£25,589
25th£19,249£29,967
50th (Median)£28,402£35,634
75th£34,590£45,245
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
A Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £35,634 — a difference of £7,232 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
The difference is £7,232 per year. Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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