Precision instrument makers and repairers roles in the UK earn a median of £40,000 per year, equivalent to £19.14 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 17.6% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £31,500 in South West to £47,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £40,062/yr (0% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£40,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£19.14
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+17.6%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£31,000 – £50,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Precision instrument makers and repairers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £47,000 |
| South East | £42,000 |
| East | £41,000 |
| Scotland | £40,500 |
| North West | £38,500 |
| East Midlands | £38,500 |
| West Midlands | £38,000 |
| Wales | £38,000 |
| North East | £37,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £37,500 |
| South West | £31,500 |
| UK | £40,000 |
Annual pay grew by +17.6% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Precision instrument makers and repairers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Precision instrument makers and repairers in the UK is £40,000 per year (about £19.14 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Precision instrument makers and repairers earn between £31,000 and £50,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Precision instrument makers and repairers pay rose by 17.6% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Precision instrument makers and repairers is in London, at £47,000 per year.
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Precision instrument makers and repairers make, calibrate, test and repair precision and optical instruments such as barometers, compasses, cameras, calibrators, watches, clocks and chronometers.
Some GCSEs/S grades qualifications may be required. Training is usually via an apprenticeship including work experience and practical and technical training leading to recognised awards.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.