Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns £2,008 more per year (6% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.Welding tradesDifference
Median Annual£37,590£35,582+£2,008
Mean Annual£40,032£37,877+£2,155
Monthly£3,133£2,965+£168
Weekly£723£684+£39
Hourly£18.07£17.11+£0.96

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.Welding trades
10th (Entry)£26,450£24,483
25th£30,280£29,325
50th (Median)£37,590£35,582
75th£46,205£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. or a Welding trades?
A Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. is £37,590, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £2,008 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. and a Welding trades?
The difference is £2,008 per year. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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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