Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

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

Welding trades earns £5,229 more per year (17% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGlaziers, window fabricators and fittersWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£30,353£35,582-£5,229
Mean Annual£32,273£37,877-£5,604
Monthly£2,529£2,965-£436
Weekly£584£684-£100
Hourly£14.59£17.11-£2.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGlaziers, window fabricators and fittersWelding trades
10th (Entry)£24,801£24,483
25th£25,965£29,325
50th (Median)£30,353£35,582
75th£36,401£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters or a Welding trades?
A Welding trades earns more. The median salary for a Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters is £30,353, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £5,229 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters and a Welding trades?
The difference is £5,229 per year. Welding trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Welding trades 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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