Precision instrument makers and repairers vs Vehicle Trades Salary (2025)

How do Precision instrument makers and repairers and Vehicle Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Precision instrument makers and repairers earns £1,315 more per year (4% higher)
vs

Vehicle Trades

£36,907
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPrecision instrument makers and repairersVehicle TradesDifference
Median Annual£38,222£36,907+£1,315
Mean Annual£42,240£39,359+£2,881
Monthly£3,185£3,076+£109
Weekly£735£710+£25
Hourly£18.38£17.74+£0.64
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Precision instrument makers and repairers or a Vehicle Trades?
A Precision instrument makers and repairers earns more. The median salary for a Precision instrument makers and repairers is £38,222, whilst a Vehicle Trades earns £36,907 — a difference of £1,315 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Precision instrument makers and repairers and a Vehicle Trades?
The difference is £1,315 per year. Precision instrument makers and repairers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Precision instrument makers and repairers or a Vehicle 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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