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Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades salary in United Kingdom

The median skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades salary is £39,942 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£26,001
Median (p50)
£39,942
Top (p90)
£60,998
Sample size
722,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£26,001
p25£32,084
Median£39,942
p75£49,726
Top (p90)£60,998
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Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades salary by region

London£45,681
Scotland£41,953
South East£41,034
East of England£40,050
United Kingdom£39,942
North West£39,696
Wales£39,160
East Midlands£39,122
North East£38,638
West Midlands£38,490

Pay trend

Up 19.7% from 2023 to 2026.

£35,1362023
£38,0362024
£39,9422025
£42,0702026

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades salary FAQs

What is the average Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades salary in United Kingdom?

The median Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades salary in United Kingdom is £39,942 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of skilled metal, electrical and electronic tradess earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £26,001 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £60,998 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £39,942.

Do Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £45,681, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Skilled metal, electrical and electronic 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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