How much does an underwater welder make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £3,051 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,490
- Equals
- $48,200
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.1 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $87,680 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $85,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $80,150 |
| 8. Luxembourg estimate | $48,390 |
| 9. United Kingdom estimate | $48,200 |
| 10. Finland estimate | $47,600 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $154 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blaster£38,180
- 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 an underwater welder make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,051 a month, £36,610 a year.
How much does an underwater welder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £29,720 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £49,830.
Which country pays an underwater welder the most?
United States, with a median of $72,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an underwater welder make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $72,990 a year against $48,200 in the United Kingdom, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, an underwater welder or a blaster?
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