Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades Salary Overview (2024/25)
SOC 521 · Updated May 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 56,000 employees
10th percentile
£21,851
25th percentile
£28,008
Median
£34,610
Mean
£35,512
75th percentile
£41,855
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £21,851 |
| 25th percentile | £28,008 |
| Median | £34,610 |
| Mean | £35,512 |
| 75th percentile | £41,855 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £35,844 | £36,447 |
| South East | £34,204 | £36,396 |
| East of England | £35,022 | £36,710 |
| East Midlands | £36,475 | £36,594 |
| West Midlands | £33,640 | £34,729 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £37,582 | £37,816 |
| North West | £34,108 | £34,876 |
| North East | £31,606 | £32,540 |
| Wales | £31,206 | £35,190 |
| Scotland | £37,300 | £38,270 |