Engineering professionals n.e.c. vs Other Skilled Trades Salary (2025)

How do Engineering professionals n.e.c. and Other Skilled Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £18,748 more per year (64% higher)
vs

Other Skilled Trades

£29,252
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering professionals n.e.c.Other Skilled TradesDifference
Median Annual£48,000£29,252+£18,748
Mean Annual£52,284£29,763+£22,521
Monthly£4,000£2,438+£1,562
Weekly£923£563+£360
Hourly£23.08£14.06+£9.02

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering professionals n.e.c.Other Skilled Trades
10th (Entry)£31,000£13,008
25th£38,806£22,646
50th (Median)£48,000£29,252
75th£61,447£36,443
90th (Senior)£74,957£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Other Skilled Trades?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Engineering professionals n.e.c. is £48,000, whilst a Other Skilled Trades earns £29,252 — a difference of £18,748 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering professionals n.e.c. and a Other Skilled Trades?
The difference is £18,748 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Other Skilled Trades?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals 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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