Chemical and related process operatives vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives 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 £2,448 more per year (7% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£34,115£36,563-£2,448
Mean Annual£36,531£38,478-£1,947
Monthly£2,843£3,047-£204
Weekly£656£703-£47
Hourly£16.40£17.58-£1.18

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesMetal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£24,979£26,038
25th£28,318£30,765
50th (Median)£34,115£36,563
75th£41,389£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £2,448 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £2,448 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives 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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