Design occupations n.e.c. vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Design occupations n.e.c. and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Design occupations n.e.c. earns £2,833 more per year (8% higher)

Design occupations n.e.c.

£38,415
per year
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDesign occupations n.e.c.Welding tradesDifference
Median Annual£38,415£35,582+£2,833
Mean Annual£42,819£37,877+£4,942
Monthly£3,201£2,965+£236
Weekly£739£684+£55
Hourly£18.47£17.11+£1.36

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileDesign occupations n.e.c.Welding trades
10th (Entry)£25,193£24,483
25th£31,778£29,325
50th (Median)£38,415£35,582
75th£51,648£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Design occupations n.e.c. or a Welding trades?
A Design occupations n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Design occupations n.e.c. is £38,415, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £2,833 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Design occupations n.e.c. and a Welding trades?
The difference is £2,833 per year. Design occupations n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Design occupations n.e.c. or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Design occupations n.e.c. 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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