How much does a metal worker make in the United Kingdom?
£39,900a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,325 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,687
- Equals
- $53,410
- 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. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $56,780 |
| 7. United Kingdom | $53,410 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $52,410 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith£37,060
- Cnc operator£34,610
- Grinder£31,500
- Metal molder£37,060
- Welder£35,340
- Metalworker£33,630
- Steel erector£35,480
- Rigger£41,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,325 a month, £39,900 a year.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $53,410 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a blacksmith?
A metal worker: £39,900 a year against £37,060 for a blacksmith, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate