Chefs vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Metal machining setters and setter-operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £7,645 more per year (26% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£28,918£36,563-£7,645
Mean Annual£27,885£38,478-£10,593
Monthly£2,410£3,047-£637
Weekly£556£703-£147
Hourly£13.90£17.58-£3.68

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsMetal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£11,986£26,038
25th£19,719£30,765
50th (Median)£28,918£36,563
75th£34,694£44,259
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £7,645 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £7,645 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
From a salary perspective, Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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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