Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

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

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns £11,150 more per year (31% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Welding tradesDifference
Median Annual£46,732£35,582+£11,150
Mean Annual£49,023£37,877+£11,146
Monthly£3,894£2,965+£929
Weekly£899£684+£215
Hourly£22.47£17.11+£5.36

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Welding trades
10th (Entry)£30,536£24,483
25th£37,330£29,325
50th (Median)£46,732£35,582
75th£56,621£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. or a Welding 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 Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £11,150 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. and a Welding trades?
The difference is £11,150 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 Welding 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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