How much will I get paid?

Wages will vary depending on where in the country you work and between different organisations.

Job title	Average weekly salary*	Average annual salary
Assembler or routine operative	£324.80	£16,844
Auto electrician	£469.70	£24,984
Civil engineer	£630.80	£33,367
Design engineer	£654.90	£34,712
Electrical engineer	£465.90	£24,778
Engineering technician	£514.60	£28,915
Metal working machine operative	£370.40	£18,501
Motor vehicle mechanic	£407.30	£21,360
Tyre and exhaust fitter	£288.80	£15,307
Welder	£399.10	£20,305

Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, ONS 2006

*Based on gross pay (before you have anything deducted)