Bank and post office clerks vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Bank and post office clerks and Plant and Machine Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £5,291 more per year (18% higher)

Bank and post office clerks

£28,652
per year
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBank and post office clerksPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£28,652£33,943-£5,291
Mean Annual£29,659£36,343-£6,684
Monthly£2,388£2,829-£441
Weekly£551£653-£102
Hourly£13.78£16.32-£2.54

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBank and post office clerksPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£14,824£24,081
25th£23,799£27,885
50th (Median)£28,652£33,943
75th£34,762£40,998
90th (Senior)£44,510£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bank and post office clerks or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Bank and post office clerks is £28,652, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £5,291 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bank and post office clerks and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £5,291 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bank and post office clerks or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, 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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