SOC 5419 Textiles, printing and other skilled trades

Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £26,173 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £26,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c., £26,573 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -32% versus the national average.

About this role

Textiles, garments and related trades not elsewhere classified include specialist roles in textile production, dyeing, weaving, embroidery and other fabric-related crafts and manufacturing trades.

Key responsibilities

Performing specialist textile or garment production tasks
Operating looms, dyeing equipment or textile machinery
Creating textile products using traditional or modern techniques
Maintaining quality standards in textile production
Following safety procedures for chemical and machinery use

Qualifications and entry routes

Varies by specialism. City & Guilds, BTEC or degree in textiles, weaving or related disciplines. Many traditional crafts are learned through apprenticeship or workshops.

Career outlook

UK textile manufacturing has declined but specialist, luxury and heritage textiles retain demand. Sustainable textiles and circular fashion are creating new opportunities.

Key skills

Textile techniques Machine operation Quality awareness Material knowledge Manual dexterity

Common industries

Textile manufacturing
Heritage weaving
Embroidery and craft
Fashion production
Interior textiles

Data coverage

SOC code 5419

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Median Salary

£26,173

Mean Salary

£25,292

Jobs (000s)

N/A

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

Median: £26,173

P10: --P25: --Median: £26kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Mid Level

£26,173

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +30.4%Real growth: +5.5%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 27.4%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£26,173

Full-time Only

£26,573

Full-time premium: +£400

Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. earn a median of £26,573 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £26,573 a good salary in the UK?

For textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c., £26,573 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -32% versus the national average.

Have textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2016, median textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. pay has risen from £24,071 to £26,573 — +10% in cash terms, or -19% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.?

Male textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. earn a median £27,017 and female textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. £19,626 — a gap of +27% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).