Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades Salary Overview (2024/25)
ONS ASHE 2024 revised
Occupation code 522 · Updated July 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 312,000 employees
Bottom 10%
£22,990
25th percentile
£28,760
Median
£36,902
Mean
£39,099
75th percentile
£47,921
Top 10%
£59,473
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Bottom 10% | £22,990 |
| 25th percentile | £28,760 |
| Median | £36,902 |
| Mean | £39,099 |
| 75th percentile | £47,921 |
| Top 10% | £59,473 |
Source: Official UK earnings survey · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £43,592 | £43,847 |
| South East | £37,154 | £39,154 |
| East of England | £37,984 | £39,530 |
| South West | £33,956 | £35,050 |
| East Midlands | £38,193 | £39,870 |
| West Midlands | £34,737 | £37,267 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £36,382 | £38,954 |
| North West | £35,617 | £39,221 |
| North East | £42,081 | £42,747 |
| Wales | £37,586 | £37,561 |
| Scotland | £39,753 | £39,966 |
Roles in this category
5 published roles within Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades.