Caretakers vs Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Caretakers and Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £6,883 more per year (27% higher)

Caretakers

£25,787
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCaretakersPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£25,787£32,670-£6,883
Mean Annual£23,627£33,093-£9,466
Monthly£2,149£2,723-£574
Weekly£496£628-£132
Hourly£12.40£15.71-£3.31
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Caretakers or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Caretakers is £25,787, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £6,883 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Caretakers and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £6,883 per year. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Caretakers or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. 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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