How much does a welder make in the United Kingdom?
£35,340a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,945 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,414
- Equals
- $47,310
- 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 welders and flamecutters earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £24,970Median: £35,340Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $79,970 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $78,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $73,110 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $48,760 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $47,310 |
| 11. Canada | $44,360 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $141 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder£37,060
- Metalworker£33,630
- 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 welder make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,945 a month, £35,340 a year.
Which country pays a welder the most?
Australia, with a median of $58,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a welder make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $53,340 a year against $47,310 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a welder or a metal molder?
A metal molder: £37,060 a year against £35,340 for a welder, 1.0 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate