Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out vs Vehicle Trades Salary

How do Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out and Vehicle Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out earns £3,188 more per year (9% higher)

Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out

£40,095
per year (gross)
Take-home: £32,388
vs

Vehicle Trades

£36,907
per year (gross)
Take-home: £30,093

Detailed Comparison

MetricTool makers, tool fitters and markers-outVehicle TradesDifference
Median Annual£40,095£36,907+£3,188
Mean Annual£40,126£39,359+£767
Take-Home (Net)£32,388£30,093+£2,295
Monthly (Gross)£3,341£3,076+£265
Weekly (Gross)£771£710+£61
Hourly£19.28£17.74+£1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out or a Vehicle Trades?
A Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out earns more. The median salary for a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out is £40,095, whilst a Vehicle Trades earns £36,907 — a difference of £3,188 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out and a Vehicle Trades?
The difference is £3,188 per year. Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out takes home approximately £32,388 per year, whilst a Vehicle Trades takes home £30,093. The net difference is £2,295.
Should I become a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out or a Vehicle Trades?
From a salary perspective, Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out 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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