Welder Salary UK (2026): Per Year, Per Hour & by Specialism
What is the real welder salary UK workers earn in 2026? Around £33,000 average — but coded, offshore and underwater welders earn far more. Pay per year, month and hour.
Trades UK
Salary guides for skilled trades in the UK — plumbers, electricians, carpenters and more — based on official ONS data.
Highest Paying Trades in the UK (2026): Ranked by Salary
The highest paying trades UK workers can learn in 2026, ranked by ONS salary — and why going self-employed can push earnings past £60,000 in a sector short of 250,000 workers.
Gas Engineer Salary UK (2026): Employed vs Self-Employed Pay
The average gas engineer salary in the UK is £37,800 employed in 2026, but self-employed engineers earn far more. Full breakdown by experience, specialism and take-home pay.
HGV Driver Salary UK (2026): Class 1 vs Class 2 Pay
The average HGV driver salary UK is £33,000 in 2026, but Class 1 drivers earn far more than Class 2. Full breakdown by licence class, experience and take-home pay.
Painter and Decorator Salary UK 2026: Real Pay, Self-Employed & by Region
Painters and decorators in the UK earn around £29,000 employed — and self-employed business owners far more. Full breakdown by region and experience for 2026.
Carpenter Salary UK 2026: Real Pay, Self-Employed & by Region
Carpenters in the UK earn around £34,000 employed — and self-employed and bespoke specialists earn far more. Full breakdown by region and experience for 2026.
Electrician Salary UK 2026: Real Pay, Self-Employed & by Region
Electricians in the UK earn around £39,000 employed — and EV, solar and self-employed specialists earn far more. Full breakdown by region and experience for 2026.
Plumber Salary UK 2026: Real Pay, Self-Employed & by Region
Plumbers in the UK earn around £35,000 employed — but going self-employed can push earnings past £70,000. Full breakdown by region and experience for 2026.