Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and Process operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £1,127 more per year (3% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£35,634£34,507+£1,127
Mean Annual£38,191£35,321+£2,870
Monthly£2,970£2,876+£94
Weekly£685£664+£21
Hourly£17.13£16.59+£0.54

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,589£24,076
25th£29,967£27,603
50th (Median)£35,634£34,507
75th£45,245£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
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 Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £1,127 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,127 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 Process operatives n.e.c.?
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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