How much does a steel erector make in the United Kingdom?
£35,480a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,957 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,422
- Equals
- $47,490
- 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $85,150 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $83,180 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,840 |
| 10. Germany | $50,380 |
| 11. United Kingdom | $47,490 |
| 12. Luxembourg estimate | $47,000 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder£37,060
- Welder£35,340
- Metalworker£33,630
- Rigger£41,550
- Blacksmith£37,060
- Metal worker£39,900
- Cnc operator£34,610
- Grinder£31,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a steel erector make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,957 a month, £35,480 a year.
Which country pays a steel erector the most?
Australia, with a median of $73,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a steel erector make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $57,930 a year against $47,490 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a steel erector or a metal molder?
A metal molder: £37,060 a year against £35,480 for a steel erector, 1.0 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate