Cooks vs Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Cooks and Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns £15,644 more per year (75% higher)

Cooks

£20,783
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCooksMobile Machine Drivers and OperativesDifference
Median Annual£20,783£36,427-£15,644
Mean Annual£20,585£39,213-£18,628
Monthly£1,732£3,036-£1,304
Weekly£400£701-£301
Hourly£9.99£17.51-£7.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCooksMobile Machine Drivers and Operatives
10th (Entry)£8,511£26,121
25th£14,021£29,278
50th (Median)£20,783£36,427
75th£25,824£45,224
90th (Senior)£0£57,440
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Cooks or a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives?
A Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Cooks is £20,783, whilst a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns £36,427 — a difference of £15,644 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Cooks and a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives?
The difference is £15,644 per year. Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Cooks or a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Mobile Machine Drivers and 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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