Welder Salary in United Kingdom

Welder pay in United Kingdom: London leads, Leeds trails

The United Kingdom national median for a welder is £58,200 a year. Among 7 metros with observed data, pay runs from about £27,700 in Leeds to £45,700 in London (1.6×).

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 £41,400–£78,700 around that midpoint. Skilled Worker sponsorship and occupation going-rates matter as much as the ranking. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every British city.

London sits -21% vs the national median; Leeds sits -52%. Relocating inside United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom shows about 3.9% 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.