Basic metals
£55,793
Purchasing managers and directors
£44,843
Engineering professionals n.e.c.
2,634
Engineering professionals n.e.c.
41 hours
Production managers and directors in manufacturing
Compare the highest and lowest average annual salary by occupation in Basic metals
Compare the highest and lowest average working week by occupation in Basic metals
Highest paid occupations in Basic metals
| # | Occupation | Average Annual Salary 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purchasing managers and directors | £55,793 |
| 2 | Production managers and directors in manufacturing | £50,579 |
| 3 | Mechanical engineers | £49,014 |
| 4 | Engineering professionals n.e.c. | £44,843 |
Most employed occupations in Basic metals
| # | Occupation | Numbers employed 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering professionals n.e.c. | 2,634 |
| 2 | Purchasing managers and directors | 1,714 |
| 3 | Mechanical engineers | 1,607 |
| 4 | Production managers and directors in manufacturing | 1,402 |
Most weekly hours in Basic metals
| # | Occupation | Average weekly hours 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical engineers | 41 |
| 2 | Production managers and directors in manufacturing | 41 |
| 3 | Engineering professionals n.e.c. | 40 |
| 4 | Purchasing managers and directors | 39 |