Metal working production and maintenance fitters vs Pharmaceutical technicians Salary (2025)

How do Metal working production and maintenance fitters and Pharmaceutical technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns £11,287 more per year (39% higher)
vs

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal working production and maintenance fittersPharmaceutical techniciansDifference
Median Annual£40,471£29,184+£11,287
Mean Annual£43,195£29,236+£13,959
Monthly£3,373£2,432+£941
Weekly£778£561+£217
Hourly£19.46£14.03+£5.43

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal working production and maintenance fittersPharmaceutical technicians
10th (Entry)£25,380£17,402
25th£31,172£23,695
50th (Median)£40,471£29,184
75th£51,893£34,919
90th (Senior)£66,446£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal working production and maintenance fitters or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
A Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns more. The median salary for a Metal working production and maintenance fitters is £40,471, whilst a Pharmaceutical technicians earns £29,184 — a difference of £11,287 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal working production and maintenance fitters and a Pharmaceutical technicians?
The difference is £11,287 per year. Metal working production and maintenance fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal working production and maintenance fitters or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
From a salary perspective, Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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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