How much does a watch maker make in the United Kingdom?
£40,060a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,339 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,697
- Equals
- $53,620
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.3 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 | $78,610 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,790 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,860 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $56,900 |
| 7. United Kingdom | $53,620 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $52,510 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Piano tuner£33,440
- Jeweller£29,340
- Potter£28,940
- Glassblower£28,940
- Sign installer£28,940
- Basketmaker£27,150
- Carpet worker£26,570
- Candle factory worker£30,460
Frequently asked questions
How much does a watch maker make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,339 a month, £40,060 a year.
Which country pays a watch maker the most?
United States, with a median of $69,710 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a watch maker make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $69,710 a year against $53,620 in the United Kingdom, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a watch maker or a piano tuner?
A watch maker: £40,060 a year against £33,440 for a piano tuner, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate