Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors earns £1,194 more per year (3% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProduction, Factory and Assembly SupervisorsWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£36,776£35,582+£1,194
Mean Annual£40,147£37,877+£2,270
Monthly£3,065£2,965+£100
Weekly£707£684+£23
Hourly£17.68£17.11+£0.57

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProduction, Factory and Assembly SupervisorsWelding trades
10th (Entry)£26,372£24,483
25th£31,350£29,325
50th (Median)£36,776£35,582
75th£48,037£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors or a Welding trades?
A Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors earns more. The median salary for a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors is £36,776, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £1,194 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors and a Welding trades?
The difference is £1,194 per year. Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors 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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