Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the UK is £40,002 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £41,863, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £18.89.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £33,932 in South West to £45,076 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£40,002
Annual
UK Mean
£41,863
Annual
Hourly Rate
£18.89
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £45,076 | £47,530 | £38,725 |
| Scotland | £41,293 | £42,903 | £44,738 |
| East Midlands | £40,852 | £41,998 | £44,501 |
| South East | £40,839 | £45,483 | £39,573 |
| North East | £40,246 | £41,293 | £44,668 |
| North West | £40,188 | £42,505 | £44,066 |
| East | £40,031 | £41,715 | £41,142 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £37,849 | £39,851 | £41,822 |
| West Midlands | £37,315 | £40,280 | £40,781 |
| Wales | £36,127 | £38,966 | £40,141 |
| South West | £33,932 | £36,735 | £35,309 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the UK?
The median metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the UK is £40,002 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £41,863, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays metal working production and maintenance fitters the most?
London pays the highest metal working production and maintenance fitters salaries with a median of £45,076.
How does metal working production and maintenance fitters pay vary by region?
Metal working production and maintenance fitters salaries range from £33,932 in South West to £45,076 in London.
Are metal working production and maintenance fitters salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for metal working production and maintenance fitters?
The median hourly rate for metal working production and maintenance fitters in the UK is £18.89 (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.