Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out earns £4,513 more per year (13% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricTool makers, tool fitters and markers-outWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£40,095£35,582+£4,513
Mean Annual£40,126£37,877+£2,249
Monthly£3,341£2,965+£376
Weekly£771£684+£87
Hourly£19.28£17.11+£2.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out or a Welding 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 Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £4,513 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out and a Welding trades?
The difference is £4,513 per year. Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out or a Welding 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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