Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in the UK is £31,041 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £32,854, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £15.02.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £26,746 in North West to £36,804 in Wales. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£31,041
Annual
UK Mean
£32,854
Annual
Hourly Rate
£15.02
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | £36,804 | £38,155 | £40,893 |
| North East | £36,191 | £36,095 | £40,168 |
| South East | £29,344 | £32,492 | £28,434 |
| Scotland | £28,269 | £32,118 | £30,627 |
| East | £28,109 | £30,371 | £28,889 |
| West Midlands | £27,493 | £30,694 | £30,047 |
| North West | £26,746 | £33,235 | £29,327 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in the UK?
The median assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in the UK is £31,041 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £32,854, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s the most?
Wales pays the highest assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salaries with a median of £36,804.
How does assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) pay vary by region?
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salaries range from £26,746 in North West to £36,804 in Wales.
Are assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)?
The median hourly rate for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) in the UK is £15.02 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.