Electronics engineers vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary

How do Electronics engineers and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Electronics engineers earns £20,872 more per year (75% higher)

Electronics engineers

£48,668
per year (gross)
Take-home: £38,561
vs

Textiles, printing and other skilled trades

£27,796
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,533

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectronics engineersTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£48,668£27,796+£20,872
Mean Annual£52,180£27,488+£24,692
Take-Home (Net)£38,561£23,533+£15,028
Monthly (Gross)£4,056£2,316+£1,740
Weekly (Gross)£936£535+£401
Hourly£23.40£13.36+£10.04

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectronics engineersTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£33,672£12,064
25th£40,606£20,001
50th (Median)£48,668£27,796
75th£63,686£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electronics engineers or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Electronics engineers earns more. The median salary for a Electronics engineers is £48,668, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £20,872 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electronics engineers and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £20,872 per year. Electronics engineers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Electronics engineers takes home approximately £38,561 per year, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades takes home £23,533. The net difference is £15,028.
Should I become a Electronics engineers or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
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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