Welder Salary in United Kingdom
Welders join metal parts using heat for construction, manufacturing, and repair. The United Kingdom median is $77,913 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$77,913
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,560
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$77,913
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$37.46
varies by city
Welder salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $77,913 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $77,913 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $77,913 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $77,913 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $77,913 | $6,560 | 0% |
| London, England | $61,179 | $5,087 | -21% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $42,437 | $3,481 | -46% |
| Bristol, England | $41,768 | $3,481 | -46% |
| Manchester, England | $40,563 | $3,347 | -48% |
| Birmingham, England | $37,752 | $3,213 | -52% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $37,216 | $3,079 | -52% |
| Leeds, England | $37,082 | $3,079 | -52% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a welder make in United Kingdom?
- The national median welder salary in United Kingdom is about £58,200 per year (£4,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £27,700 to £58,200.
- Which United Kingdom city pays welders the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £58,200 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays welders the least?
- Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £27,700 per year for a welder.
- What is the typical salary range for a welder in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, welder pay commonly spans from about £19,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £78,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have welder salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes welder pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is welder in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.