Counsellors vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors 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 £8,161 more per year (29% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£28,402£36,563-£8,161
Mean Annual£28,062£38,478-£10,416
Monthly£2,367£3,047-£680
Weekly£546£703-£157
Hourly£13.65£17.58-£3.93

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsMetal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£12,873£26,038
25th£19,249£30,765
50th (Median)£28,402£36,563
75th£34,590£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £8,161 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £8,161 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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