Welding trades Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£35,582
per year
Hourly Rate
£17.11
per hour
Mean Salary
£37,877
per year
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £35,582 |
| Monthly | £2,965 |
| Fortnightly | £1,369 |
| Weekly | £684 |
| Daily | £137 |
| Hourly | £17.11 |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Welding trades in the UK is £35,582, equating to £2,965 per month or £17.11 per hour.
Welding trades pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £35,582 is close to the overall median.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Welding trades salary in the UK?
The median Welding trades salary in the United Kingdom is £35,582 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Welding trades earn per hour?
A Welding trades earns approximately £17.11 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Welding trades?
A Welding trades earns approximately £2,965 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Welding trades a well-paid job in the UK?
Welding trades pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £35,582 is close to the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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