Assemblers and Routine Operatives vs Cooks Salary (2025)

How do Assemblers and Routine Operatives and Cooks salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Assemblers and Routine Operatives earns £9,648 more per year (46% higher)
vs

Cooks

£20,783
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers and Routine OperativesCooksDifference
Median Annual£30,431£20,783+£9,648
Mean Annual£31,908£20,585+£11,323
Monthly£2,536£1,732+£804
Weekly£585£400+£185
Hourly£14.63£9.99+£4.64

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers and Routine OperativesCooks
10th (Entry)£19,980£8,511
25th£25,808£14,021
50th (Median)£30,431£20,783
75th£37,298£25,824
90th (Senior)£45,882£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Cooks?
A Assemblers and Routine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers and Routine Operatives is £30,431, whilst a Cooks earns £20,783 — a difference of £9,648 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers and Routine Operatives and a Cooks?
The difference is £9,648 per year. Assemblers and Routine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Cooks?
From a salary perspective, Assemblers and Routine Operatives offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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