Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 13,000 employees
Median
£38,681
Mean
£38,866
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £38,681 |
| Mean | £38,866 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£736
Mean £754
Hourly
£17.44
Mean £18.48
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £736 | £754 |
| Hourly | £17.44 | £18.48 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month. Metal working production and maintenance fitters earn 30% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
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 (national average)
- 10% are self-employed (national average)
- 97.4% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£38,681
Male
£39,867
Mean annual pay
All employees
£38,866
Male
£38,921
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £38,681 | £39,867 |
| Mean | £38,866 | £38,921 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£40,417
Full-time (mean)
£39,835
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £40,417 |
| Mean | £39,835 |
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