Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £29,659 more per year (293% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£39,787£10,128+£29,659
Mean Annual£42,396£12,121+£30,275
Monthly£3,316£844+£2,472
Weekly£765£195+£570
Hourly£19.13£4.87+£14.26

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£25,396£2,228
25th£31,198£4,524
50th (Median)£39,787£10,128
75th£50,583£18,211
90th (Senior)£63,827£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns more. The median salary for a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is £39,787, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £29,659 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £29,659 per year. Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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