Welding trades Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 38,000 employees
10th percentile
£21,280
25th percentile
£28,649
Median
£34,326
Mean
£34,956
75th percentile
£41,209
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £21,280 |
| 25th percentile | £28,649 |
| Median | £34,326 |
| Mean | £34,956 |
| 75th percentile | £41,209 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£658
Mean £690
Hourly
£15.96
Mean £16.30
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £658 | £690 |
| Hourly | £15.96 | £16.30 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Employment patterns
- 95% of Welding trades work full-time
- 8% are self-employed
- 99.6% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,861£34,326
−Income tax
£363£4,351
−National Insurance
£145£1,740
=Take-home pay
£2,353£28,234
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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