Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors roles in the UK earn a median of £46,500 per year, equivalent to £21.34 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 8.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £40,500 in South West to £54,500 in Scotland. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £45,150/yr (3% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£46,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£21.34
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+8.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£39,500 – £55,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| Scotland | £54,500 |
| London | £52,000 |
| West Midlands | £47,000 |
| East | £45,000 |
| North East | £45,000 |
| North West | £45,000 |
| Wales | £44,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £44,000 |
| South East | £43,500 |
| East Midlands | £42,500 |
| South West | £40,500 |
| UK | £46,500 |
Annual pay grew by +8.4% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the UK is £46,500 per year (about £21.34 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors earn between £39,500 and £55,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors pay rose by 8.4% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors is in Scotland, at £54,500 per year.
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Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades.
Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. NVQs/SVQs are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training would be required together with significant, relevant work experience.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.