Pipe fitters vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary (2025)

How do Pipe fitters and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pipe fitters earns £13,478 more per year (45% higher)

Pipe fitters

£43,377
per year
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPipe fittersWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£43,377£29,899+£13,478
Mean Annual£44,619£29,868+£14,751
Monthly£3,615£2,492+£1,123
Weekly£834£575+£259
Hourly£20.85£14.37+£6.48
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pipe fitters or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
A Pipe fitters earns more. The median salary for a Pipe fitters is £43,377, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £13,478 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pipe fitters and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £13,478 per year. Pipe fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pipe fitters or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
From a salary perspective, Pipe 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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