Typists and related keyboard occupations vs Welding trades Salary

How do Typists and related keyboard occupations and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Welding trades earns £11,950 more per year (51% higher)

Typists and related keyboard occupations

£23,632

per year (gross)

Take-home: £20,535

Welding trades

£35,582

per year (gross)

Take-home: £29,139

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Typists and related keyboard occupations	Welding trades	Difference
Median Annual	£23,632	£35,582	-£11,950
Mean Annual	£23,653	£37,877	-£14,224
Take-Home (Net)	£20,535	£29,139	-£8,604
Monthly (Gross)	£1,969	£2,965	-£996
Weekly (Gross)	£454	£684	-£230
Hourly	£11.36	£17.11	-£5.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Typists and related keyboard occupations or a Welding trades?

A Welding trades earns more. The median salary for a Typists and related keyboard occupations is £23,632, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £11,950 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Typists and related keyboard occupations and a Welding trades?

The difference is £11,950 per year. Welding trades is the higher-paid role.

What is the take-home pay difference?

After tax and National Insurance, a Typists and related keyboard occupations takes home approximately £20,535 per year, whilst a Welding trades takes home £29,139. The net difference is £8,604.

Should I become a Typists and related keyboard occupations or a Welding trades?

From a salary perspective, Welding trades offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.