Metal working production and maintenance fitters vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns £11,568 more per year (40% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal working production and maintenance fittersPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£40,471£28,903+£11,568
Mean Annual£43,195£32,727+£10,468
Monthly£3,373£2,409+£964
Weekly£778£556+£222
Hourly£19.46£13.90+£5.56

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal working production and maintenance fittersPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£25,380£18,957
25th£31,172£24,332
50th (Median)£40,471£28,903
75th£51,893£37,909
90th (Senior)£66,446£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal working production and maintenance fitters or a Printing Trades?
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 Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £11,568 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal working production and maintenance fitters and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £11,568 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 Printing Trades?
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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