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
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 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
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £749 | £796 |
| Hourly | £18.04 | £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
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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