Electronics engineers vs Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary (2025)

How do Electronics engineers and Metal working production and maintenance fitters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electronics engineers earns £8,197 more per year (20% higher)

Electronics engineers

£48,668
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectronics engineersMetal working production and maintenance fittersDifference
Median Annual£48,668£40,471+£8,197
Mean Annual£52,180£43,195+£8,985
Monthly£4,056£3,373+£683
Weekly£936£778+£158
Hourly£23.40£19.46+£3.94

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectronics engineersMetal working production and maintenance fitters
10th (Entry)£33,672£25,380
25th£40,606£31,172
50th (Median)£48,668£40,471
75th£63,686£51,893
90th (Senior)£0£66,446
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electronics engineers or a Metal working production and maintenance fitters?
A Electronics engineers earns more. The median salary for a Electronics engineers is £48,668, whilst a Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns £40,471 — a difference of £8,197 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electronics engineers and a Metal working production and maintenance fitters?
The difference is £8,197 per year. Electronics engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electronics engineers or a Metal working production and maintenance fitters?
From a salary perspective, Electronics engineers 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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