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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.

Lower (p10)
£25,457
Median (p50)
£39,947
Top (p90)
£62,317
Sample size
277,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£25,457
p25£31,050
Median£39,947
p75£50,836
Top (p90)£62,317
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Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salary by region

London£46,133
Scotland£42,855
South East£40,987
North West£40,757
North East£40,268
East Midlands£40,123
East of England£40,017
Yorkshire and The Humber£37,770
West Midlands£36,910
Wales£36,732

Pay trend

Up 13.1% from 2023 to 2025.

£35,3142023
£37,5662024
£39,9472025

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.

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