Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) vs Routine inspectors and testers Salary

How do Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) and Routine inspectors and testers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Routine inspectors and testers earns £5,301 more per year (18% higher)

Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

£29,701
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,904
vs

Routine inspectors and testers

£35,002
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,721

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers (electrical and electronic products)Routine inspectors and testersDifference
Median Annual£29,701£35,002-£5,301
Mean Annual£30,875£36,244-£5,369
Take-Home (Net)£24,904£28,721-£3,817
Monthly (Gross)£2,475£2,917-£442
Weekly (Gross)£571£673-£102
Hourly£14.28£16.83-£2.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers (electrical and electronic products)Routine inspectors and testers
10th (Entry)£19,338£24,822
25th£25,819£27,723
50th (Median)£29,701£35,002
75th£35,394£43,920
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) or a Routine inspectors and testers?
A Routine inspectors and testers earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) is £29,701, whilst a Routine inspectors and testers earns £35,002 — a difference of £5,301 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) and a Routine inspectors and testers?
The difference is £5,301 per year. Routine inspectors and testers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) takes home approximately £24,904 per year, whilst a Routine inspectors and testers takes home £28,721. The net difference is £3,817.
Should I become a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) or a Routine inspectors and testers?
From a salary perspective, Routine inspectors and testers 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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