Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salary in United Kingdom
The median metal machining, fitting and instrument making trades salary is £39,947 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salary by region
Pay trend
Up 13.1% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salary FAQs
What is the average Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salary in United Kingdom?
The median Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salary in United Kingdom is £39,947 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of metal machining, fitting and instrument making tradess earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earn per year in the UK?
Pay typically ranges from about £25,457 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £62,317 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £39,947.
Do Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £46,133, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.