Merchandisers vs Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades Salary

How do Merchandisers and Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £13,572 more per year (52% higher)

Merchandisers

£26,215
per year (gross)
Take-home: £22,394
vs

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades

£39,787
per year (gross)
Take-home: £32,166

Detailed Comparison

MetricMerchandisersMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesDifference
Median Annual£26,215£39,787-£13,572
Mean Annual£24,952£42,396-£17,444
Take-Home (Net)£22,394£32,166-£9,772
Monthly (Gross)£2,185£3,316-£1,131
Weekly (Gross)£504£765-£261
Hourly£12.60£19.13-£6.53

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMerchandisersMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades
10th (Entry)£4,894£25,396
25th£10,415£31,198
50th (Median)£26,215£39,787
75th£34,006£50,583
90th (Senior)£0£63,827

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Merchandisers or a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades?
A Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns more. The median salary for a Merchandisers is £26,215, whilst a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £39,787 — a difference of £13,572 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Merchandisers and a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades?
The difference is £13,572 per year. Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Merchandisers takes home approximately £22,394 per year, whilst a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades takes home £32,166. The net difference is £9,772.
Should I become a Merchandisers or a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades?
From a salary perspective, Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making 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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