Communication operators vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Communication operators and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Communication operators earns £2,515 more per year (8% higher)

Communication operators

£35,686
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCommunication operatorsProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£35,686£33,171+£2,515
Mean Annual£33,776£34,903-£1,127
Monthly£2,974£2,764+£210
Weekly£686£638+£48
Hourly£17.16£15.95+£1.21

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCommunication operatorsProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£16,254£17,094
25th£27,134£26,372
50th (Median)£35,686£33,171
75th£40,893£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Communication operators or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Communication operators earns more. The median salary for a Communication operators is £35,686, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £2,515 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Communication operators and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £2,515 per year. Communication operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Communication operators or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Communication 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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