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Average Welding trades Salary in Norwich

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£38,814

+£4,072 (11.7% above) vs UK average

UK median: £34,742 · Hourly: £17.63

East vs all UK regions

South West£29,134East£38,814South East£39,122

Mean annual: £39,701 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Norwich compares

vs UK average for welding tradess +£4,072 (11.7% above)

vs Norwich all-jobs average +£10,357 (36.4% above)

Based on 2025 data, welding tradess in the East earned £38,814 at the median — 11.7% above the national benchmark of £34,742. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £38,814 has an effective purchasing power closer to £39,891. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), welding tradess take home 36.4% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £38,814 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,891 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average welding trades salary in Norwich?

The median welding trades salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £38,814 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does welding trades pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?

Welding trades in the East earn 11.7% above the national median of £34,742. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is welding trades a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Welding trades in the East earn £38,814, which is 36.4% above the local average across all occupations.