How much does a metalworker make in the United Kingdom?
£33,630a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,802 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,311
- Equals
- $45,010
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.1 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.
What sheet-metal workers earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £25,470Median: £33,630Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 11. Luxembourg estimate | $45,330 |
| 12. United Kingdom | $45,010 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $44,590 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder£37,060
- Welder£35,340
- Steel erector£35,480
- Rigger£41,550
- Blacksmith£37,060
- Metal worker£39,900
- Cnc operator£34,610
- Grinder£31,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,802 a month, £33,630 a year.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $45,010 in the United Kingdom, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metal molder: £37,060 a year against £33,630 for a metalworker, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate