Cooks vs Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Cooks and Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £11,887 more per year (57% higher)

Cooks

£20,783
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCooksPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£20,783£32,670-£11,887
Mean Annual£20,585£33,093-£12,508
Monthly£1,732£2,723-£991
Weekly£400£628-£228
Hourly£9.99£15.71-£5.72
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Cooks or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Cooks is £20,783, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £11,887 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Cooks and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £11,887 per year. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Cooks or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. 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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