Insurance underwriters vs Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades Salary (2025)

How do Insurance underwriters and Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Insurance underwriters earns £3,324 more per year (9% higher)

Insurance underwriters

£38,958
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricInsurance underwritersMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesDifference
Median Annual£38,958£35,634+£3,324
Mean Annual£56,568£38,191+£18,377
Monthly£3,247£2,970+£277
Weekly£749£685+£64
Hourly£18.73£17.13+£1.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileInsurance underwritersMetal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
10th (Entry)£26,622£25,589
25th£32,174£29,967
50th (Median)£38,958£35,634
75th£59,616£45,245
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Insurance underwriters or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
A Insurance underwriters earns more. The median salary for a Insurance underwriters is £38,958, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £35,634 — a difference of £3,324 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Insurance underwriters and a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
The difference is £3,324 per year. Insurance underwriters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Insurance underwriters or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
From a salary perspective, Insurance underwriters 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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