Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £1,691 more per year (5% higher)
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£35,634£33,943+£1,691
Mean Annual£38,191£36,343+£1,848
Monthly£2,970£2,829+£141
Weekly£685£653+£32
Hourly£17.13£16.32+£0.81

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£25,589£24,081
25th£29,967£27,885
50th (Median)£35,634£33,943
75th£45,245£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns more. The median salary for a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is £35,634, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £1,691 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £1,691 per year. Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Metal Forming, Welding and Related 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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