Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Welding trades earns £4,582 more per year (15% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricTyre, exhaust and windscreen fittersWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£31,000£35,582-£4,582
Mean Annual£32,430£37,877-£5,447
Monthly£2,583£2,965-£382
Weekly£596£684-£88
Hourly£14.90£17.11-£2.21

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileTyre, exhaust and windscreen fittersWelding trades
10th (Entry)£25,057£24,483
25th£28,996£29,325
50th (Median)£31,000£35,582
75th£36,761£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters or a Welding trades?
A Welding trades earns more. The median salary for a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters is £31,000, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £4,582 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters and a Welding trades?
The difference is £4,582 per year. Welding trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters 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.

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