Assemblers and Routine Operatives vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Assemblers and Routine Operatives and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £2,740 more per year (9% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers and Routine OperativesProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£30,431£33,171-£2,740
Mean Annual£31,908£34,903-£2,995
Monthly£2,536£2,764-£228
Weekly£585£638-£53
Hourly£14.63£15.95-£1.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers and Routine OperativesProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£19,980£17,094
25th£25,808£26,372
50th (Median)£30,431£33,171
75th£37,298£42,276
90th (Senior)£45,882£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers and Routine Operatives is £30,431, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £2,740 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers and Routine Operatives and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £2,740 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Process, plant and machine 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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