Assemblers and Routine Operatives vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Assemblers and Routine Operatives earns £1,528 more per year (5% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers and Routine OperativesPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£30,431£28,903+£1,528
Mean Annual£31,908£32,727-£819
Monthly£2,536£2,409+£127
Weekly£585£556+£29
Hourly£14.63£13.90+£0.73

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers and Routine OperativesPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£19,980£18,957
25th£25,808£24,332
50th (Median)£30,431£28,903
75th£37,298£37,909
90th (Senior)£45,882£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Printing Trades?
A Assemblers and Routine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers and Routine Operatives is £30,431, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £1,528 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers and Routine Operatives and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £1,528 per year. Assemblers and Routine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Printing Trades?
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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