Cleaners and domestics vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Cleaners and domestics 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 £20,966 more per year (172% higher)

Cleaners and domestics

£12,205
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCleaners and domesticsProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£12,205£33,171-£20,966
Mean Annual£14,323£34,903-£20,580
Monthly£1,017£2,764-£1,747
Weekly£235£638-£403
Hourly£5.87£15.95-£10.08

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCleaners and domesticsProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£4,816£17,094
25th£7,811£26,372
50th (Median)£12,205£33,171
75th£19,990£42,276
90th (Senior)£26,680£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Cleaners and domestics or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Cleaners and domestics is £12,205, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £20,966 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Cleaners and domestics and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £20,966 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Cleaners and domestics 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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