How much does a blaster make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £3,181 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,584
- Equals
- $50,270
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,430 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $89,310 |
| 10. Luxembourg estimate | $50,460 |
| 11. United Kingdom estimate | $50,270 |
| 12. Germany | $50,220 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $161 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Underwater welder£36,610
- Grader£34,260
- Pest control technician£28,320
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified£28,220
- Butcher£28,690
- Pastry cook£29,120
- Cheese maker£35,490
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers£28,870
Frequently asked questions
How much does a blaster make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,181 a month, £38,180 a year.
How much does a blaster make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £32,320 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £46,280.
Which country pays a blaster the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a blaster make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $61,390 a year against $50,270 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a blaster or an underwater welder?
A blaster: £38,180 a year against £36,610 for an underwater welder, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate