Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. vs Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades Salary (2025)

How do Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. and Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns £11,098 more per year (31% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Metal Forming, Welding and Related TradesDifference
Median Annual£46,732£35,634+£11,098
Mean Annual£49,023£38,191+£10,832
Monthly£3,894£2,970+£924
Weekly£899£685+£214
Hourly£22.47£17.13+£5.34

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
10th (Entry)£30,536£25,589
25th£37,330£29,967
50th (Median)£46,732£35,634
75th£56,621£45,245
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
A Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. is £46,732, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £35,634 — a difference of £11,098 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. and a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
The difference is £11,098 per year. Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
From a salary perspective, Electrical and electronic trades 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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