Welder salary in Bristol
The average Welder salary in Bristol is £32,200 per year (£2,225/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £16.51/hr).
≈ £1,841 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £13.23/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Welder in Bristol (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,225 / month after tax
Hourly: £16.51/hr • Daily: £124/day
Market median for an established Welder in Bristol (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,807 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £21.49/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Welder specialists in Bristol (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Bristol
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Welder earning £32,200 takes home £2,225 net per month (or £513/week).
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Live Welder jobs in Bristol
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Warehouse Operative
£27,065Muller UK & Ireland • Bristol, South West England, BS11 0YW
Owner Van Drivers - FULL TIME - £230 Per Day
£45,718XLSS • Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AL
Store Manager
£27,500Shoe Zone • St. James, Bristol, BS1 3JR
Veterinary Nurse
£27,455PDSA • Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3JZ
Commercial Degree Apprentice
£43,682Coca-Cola Europacific Partners • Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6BJ
Senior Mechanical Engineer
£51,041Baker Hughes • Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1RD
Frequently asked questions about Welder pay in Bristol
How much does a Welder earn in Bristol in 2026/27?
The average Welder salary in Bristol is £32,200 per year (or £16.51 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Welder roles start around £25,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £41,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Welder in Bristol after UK tax?
On a median Welder salary of £32,200 in Bristol, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,225 per month (approx. £513 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Welder in Bristol?
A mid-level Welder in Bristol earns an equivalent hourly rate of £16.51/hr (ranging from £13.23/hr for junior roles to £21.49/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £124 per day.
Is a Welder salary enough to live comfortably in Bristol?
With a net monthly income of £2,225 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,320 per month in Bristol, housing takes approximately 59% of a Welder's take-home pay — leaving £905 per month in disposable income.
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