ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
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Welder Salary by Region
Compare Welder / Fabricator salaries in all 12 UK regions. Mid-career median (Experienced Welder / Coded Welder) ranges from £31,577 to £45,804.
WINDOW: REGIONS
Welder salary in each UK region: entry, mid-career and peak
| Region | Entry | Mid-Career | Peak | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welder salary London | £21,120 | £45,804 | £66,000 | +32% |
| Welder salary South East | £16,960 | £36,782 | £53,000 | +6% |
| Welder salary Scotland | £16,800 | £36,435 | £52,500 | +5% |
| Welder salary East of England | £16,320 | £35,394 | £51,000 | +2% |
| Welder salary South West | £15,840 | £34,353 | £49,500 | -1% |
| Welder salary North West | £15,840 | £34,353 | £49,500 | -1% |
| Welder salary West Midlands | £15,680 | £34,006 | £49,000 | -2% |
| Welder salary Northern Ireland | £15,680 | £34,006 | £49,000 | -2% |
| Welder salary Yorkshire and The Humber | £15,200 | £32,965 | £47,500 | -5% |
| Welder salary Wales | £15,200 | £32,965 | £47,500 | -5% |
| Welder salary East Midlands | £15,040 | £32,618 | £47,000 | -6% |
| Welder salary North East | £14,560 | £31,577 | £45,500 | -9% |
WINDOW: NATIONAL
Welder salary UK: the national ONS figure
The region table above follows a Welder / Fabricator career from Apprentice Welder to Welding Manager / Contractor. For the single UK-wide median across everyone in the job, with percentiles, the gender pay gap and the long-run trend, see the ONS occupation page:
- Welder salary UK — £34,742 median (2025) · Welding trades, SOC 5213
Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional adjustments use ONS regional pay differentials.