Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out roles in the UK earn a median of £42,000 per year, equivalent to £19.34 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 10.1% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £34,000 in South West to £58,000 in North West. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £39,902/yr (5% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£42,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£19.34
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+10.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£33,000 – £54,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| North West | £58,000 |
| London | £47,000 |
| South East | £42,500 |
| East | £41,000 |
| Scotland | £40,000 |
| East Midlands | £38,000 |
| West Midlands | £38,000 |
| Wales | £38,000 |
| North East | £37,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £37,500 |
| South West | £34,000 |
| UK | £42,000 |
Annual pay grew by +10.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out in the UK is £42,000 per year (about £19.34 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out earn between £33,000 and £54,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out pay rose by 10.1% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out is in North West, at £58,000 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out mark out metal for machining and fit, assemble and repair machine and press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other tools.
There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Engineering apprenticeships, BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications are available together with on-the-job training. NVQs/ SVQs at level 2 and 3 are available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.