Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters vs Mechanical engineers Salary (2025)

How do Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters and Mechanical engineers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mechanical engineers earns £19,646 more per year (65% higher)
vs

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGlaziers, window fabricators and fittersMechanical engineersDifference
Median Annual£30,353£49,999-£19,646
Mean Annual£32,273£53,850-£21,577
Monthly£2,529£4,167-£1,638
Weekly£584£962-£378
Hourly£14.59£24.04-£9.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGlaziers, window fabricators and fittersMechanical engineers
10th (Entry)£24,801£31,219
25th£25,965£40,001
50th (Median)£30,353£49,999
75th£36,401£62,548
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters or a Mechanical engineers?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters is £30,353, whilst a Mechanical engineers earns £49,999 — a difference of £19,646 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters and a Mechanical engineers?
The difference is £19,646 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters or a Mechanical engineers?
From a salary perspective, Mechanical 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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