Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in West Midlands
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 23,000 employees
Median
£36,611
Mean
£38,735
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £36,611 |
| Mean | £38,735 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£737
Mean £774
Hourly
£17.75
Mean £18.39
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £737 | £774 |
| Hourly | £17.75 | £18.39 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in West Midlands is £2,484/month. Metal working production and maintenance fitters earn 23% 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
- 92% of Metal working production work full-time · vs 94% nationally
- 10% are self-employed (national average)
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 97.4% nationally
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
£36,611
Male
£37,738
Mean annual pay
All employees
£38,735
Male
£39,739
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £36,611 | £37,738 |
| Mean | £38,735 | £39,739 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£37,717
Full-time (mean)
£39,428
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £37,717 |
| Mean | £39,428 |
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