As of March 18, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welding Engineer in the United Kingdom is £28,201, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,176 to £33,396, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,176
50TH(Median)   £28,201
75TH   £33,396
Welding Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary £25,176 United Kingdom March 18, 2025
50th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary £28,201 United Kingdom March 18, 2025
75th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary £33,396 United Kingdom March 18, 2025

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How Much Does a Welding Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on March 18, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Welding Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Welding Engineer is about £28,201 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,350, and a weekly pay of around £542. Click the switch button below to see more details about Welding Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Welding Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Welding Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £52,080 - £55,761, while Intermediate make £52,619 - £56,210, Senior earn £53,606 - £57,107, Specialist earn £56,838 - £61,543, Expert can reach £58,834 - £63,993 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Welding Engineer £54,594
Intermediate Level Welding Engineer £55,043
Senior Level Welding Engineer £55,940
Specialist Level Welding Engineer £59,866
Expert Level Welding Engineer £62,187
£54,594 0 yr
£55,043 < 2 yrs
£55,940 2-4 yrs
£59,866 5-8 yrs
£62,187 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 94%
Intermediate Level 95%
Senior Level 98%
Specialist Level 112%
Expert Level 121%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Welding Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Welding Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,457 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,411, and Manchester pays around £27,032 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineer II or Welding Engineer?

As of March 18, 2025 , a Engineer II makes more than a Welding Engineer. A Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £41,221. And a Welding Engineer earns an average annual salary of £28,201.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineer II
£31,970
£51,454
Engineer V
£64,732
£99,904
Engineer I
£27,694
£40,141
Engineer III
£38,131
£61,653

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Frequently Asked Questions about Welding Engineer Salaries

1. Which engineer is the highest paid in the UK?

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2. How much do welders get paid UK?

The estimated total pay for a Welder is £32,639 per year, with an average salary of £30,355 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is £2,284 per year.

3. What is the highest paid welding engineer?

Welding Engineer SalaryAnnual SalaryHourly WageTop Earners$113,000$5475th Percentile$98,500$47Average$86,554$4225th Percentile$71,500$34

4. Is welding engineering a good career?

It's a good job with a combination of office stuff and hands-on shop stuff. Having practical experience is a huge benefit. Pay is good, but probably not a huge (if any) raise, when you start. Because welding is used in so many things, you can work in any location/industry. There are lots of opportunities.1 Jan 2022