Assemblers and Routine Operatives vs Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Assemblers and Routine Operatives and Engineering professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £17,569 more per year (58% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers and Routine OperativesEngineering professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£30,431£48,000-£17,569
Mean Annual£31,908£52,284-£20,376
Monthly£2,536£4,000-£1,464
Weekly£585£923-£338
Hourly£14.63£23.08-£8.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers and Routine OperativesEngineering professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£19,980£31,000
25th£25,808£38,806
50th (Median)£30,431£48,000
75th£37,298£61,447
90th (Senior)£45,882£74,957
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers and Routine Operatives is £30,431, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £48,000 — a difference of £17,569 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers and Routine Operatives and a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £17,569 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals n.e.c. 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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