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Welder Salary in Italy

The Italy median is $59,554 per year, with observed city pay up to Milan at $46,204.

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Welder pay in Italy: Milan leads, Rome trails

The Italy national median for a welder is 51.300 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 33.700 € in Rome to 39.800 € in Milan (1.2×).

Welders join metal parts using heat for construction, manufacturing, and repair. Common screening skills include MIG/TIG, Blueprints, Safety, and Fabrication.

A modeled national band runs about 36.500 €–69.400 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Italian city.

Milan sits -22% vs the national median; Rome sits -34%. Relocating inside Italy for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Italy shows about 1.5% CPI in 2025. A welder raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby skilled trades titles on this site include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, and Chef.

How to use Welder pay data in Italy

Start with the national median (51.300 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Italy hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 36.500 € (10th) → 51.300 € (median) → 69.400 € (90th). Milan’s observed median is 39.800 €, with a local band about 28.100 €–56.200 €. If an offer is “at the Italy median” but the job is in Milan, you may still be under local market.

National median
$59,554
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,992
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$46,204
Milan, IT
Hourly (national)
$28.63
varies by city

Welder salary by city in Italy

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Milan, IT$46,204
Rome, IT$39,122

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make in Italy?
The national median is about 51.300 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 33.700 € to 39.800 €.
Which Italy city pays welders the most?
Milan, IT leads observed metros at about 39.800 € per year (-22% vs national).
Which Italy city pays welders the least?
Among observed cities, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 33.700 € per year.
How many Italy cities have welder salary data?
2 metros list observed welder percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is welder in demand in Italy?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Italian industry mix.