Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in United Kingdom

Updated May 2026

Official salary data

Based on approximately 238,000 employees

10th percentile

£22,673

25th percentile

£28,849

Median

£38,325

Mean

£40,083

75th percentile

£49,656

90th percentile

£60,816

Pay by period

Weekly

£749

Mean £796

Hourly

£18.04

Mean £19.23

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised

Sector pay context

Average weekly earnings in the Manufacturing sector are £814/week. Earnings grew +3.5% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.

Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026

Employment patterns

  • 94% of Metal working production work full-time
  • 10% are self-employed
  • 97.4% of employees have permanent contracts

Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025

Take-home pay estimate

£
Annual
Gross salary
£38,325
Income tax
£5,151
National Insurance
£2,060
=Take-home pay
£31,114

Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice

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