Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks 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 £4,670 more per year (16% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£28,501£33,171-£4,670
Mean Annual£29,325£34,903-£5,578
Monthly£2,375£2,764-£389
Weekly£548£638-£90
Hourly£13.70£15.95-£2.25

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£11,229£17,094
25th£21,002£26,372
50th (Median)£28,501£33,171
75th£36,234£42,276
90th (Senior)£47,499£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £4,670 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £4,670 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks 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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