Electricians and electrical fitters vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Electricians and electrical fitters and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electricians and electrical fitters earns £4,941 more per year (14% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectricians and electrical fittersWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£40,523£35,582+£4,941
Mean Annual£41,608£37,877+£3,731
Monthly£3,377£2,965+£412
Weekly£779£684+£95
Hourly£19.48£17.11+£2.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectricians and electrical fittersWelding trades
10th (Entry)£24,071£24,483
25th£32,482£29,325
50th (Median)£40,523£35,582
75th£49,399£45,339
90th (Senior)£58,708£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electricians and electrical fitters or a Welding trades?
A Electricians and electrical fitters earns more. The median salary for a Electricians and electrical fitters is £40,523, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £4,941 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electricians and electrical fitters and a Welding trades?
The difference is £4,941 per year. Electricians and electrical fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electricians and electrical fitters or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Electricians and electrical fitters 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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