Quality assurance and regulatory professionals vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Quality assurance and regulatory professionals and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Quality assurance and regulatory professionals earns £13,123 more per year (37% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricQuality assurance and regulatory professionalsWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£48,705£35,582+£13,123
Mean Annual£55,008£37,877+£17,131
Monthly£4,059£2,965+£1,094
Weekly£937£684+£253
Hourly£23.42£17.11+£6.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileQuality assurance and regulatory professionalsWelding trades
10th (Entry)£30,301£24,483
25th£38,326£29,325
50th (Median)£48,705£35,582
75th£66,081£45,339
90th (Senior)£83,968£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Quality assurance and regulatory professionals or a Welding trades?
A Quality assurance and regulatory professionals earns more. The median salary for a Quality assurance and regulatory professionals is £48,705, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £13,123 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Quality assurance and regulatory professionals and a Welding trades?
The difference is £13,123 per year. Quality assurance and regulatory professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Quality assurance and regulatory professionals or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Quality assurance and regulatory professionals 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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