How much does a grinder make in the United Kingdom?
£31,500a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,625 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,183
- Equals
- $42,160
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £24,640Median: £31,500Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $74,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,440 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $45,640 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $42,160 |
| 10. Luxembourg estimate | $41,320 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $132 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith£37,060
- Metal worker£39,900
- Cnc operator£34,610
- Metal molder£37,060
- Welder£35,340
- Metalworker£33,630
- Steel erector£35,480
- Rigger£41,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinder make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,625 a month, £31,500 a year.
Which country pays a grinder the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a grinder make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $46,480 a year against $42,160 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a grinder or a blacksmith?
A blacksmith: £37,060 a year against £31,500 for a grinder, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate