Precision instrument makers and repairers vs Printing Trades Salary

How do Precision instrument makers and repairers and Printing Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Precision instrument makers and repairers earns £9,319 more per year (32% higher)

Precision instrument makers and repairers

£38,222
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,039
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,330

Detailed Comparison

MetricPrecision instrument makers and repairersPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£38,222£28,903+£9,319
Mean Annual£42,240£32,727+£9,513
Take-Home (Net)£31,039£24,330+£6,709
Monthly (Gross)£3,185£2,409+£776
Weekly (Gross)£735£556+£179
Hourly£18.38£13.90+£4.48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Precision instrument makers and repairers or a Printing Trades?
A Precision instrument makers and repairers earns more. The median salary for a Precision instrument makers and repairers is £38,222, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £9,319 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Precision instrument makers and repairers and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £9,319 per year. Precision instrument makers and repairers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Precision instrument makers and repairers takes home approximately £31,039 per year, whilst a Printing Trades takes home £24,330. The net difference is £6,709.
Should I become a Precision instrument makers and repairers or a Printing Trades?
From a salary perspective, Precision instrument makers and repairers 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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