Metal making and treating process operatives vs Vehicle Trades Salary (2025)

How do Metal making and treating process operatives and Vehicle Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Vehicle Trades earns £2,353 more per year (7% higher)
vs

Vehicle Trades

£36,907
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesVehicle TradesDifference
Median Annual£34,554£36,907-£2,353
Mean Annual£35,618£39,359-£3,741
Monthly£2,880£3,076-£196
Weekly£665£710-£45
Hourly£16.61£17.74-£1.13

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesVehicle Trades
10th (Entry)£23,371£24,806
25th£29,268£30,473
50th (Median)£34,554£36,907
75th£40,726£46,341
90th (Senior)£0£56,652
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Vehicle Trades?
A Vehicle Trades earns more. The median salary for a Metal making and treating process operatives is £34,554, whilst a Vehicle Trades earns £36,907 — a difference of £2,353 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Vehicle Trades?
The difference is £2,353 per year. Vehicle Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Vehicle Trades?
From a salary perspective, Vehicle 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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