Counsellors vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £5,541 more per year (20% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£28,402£33,943-£5,541
Mean Annual£28,062£36,343-£8,281
Monthly£2,367£2,829-£462
Weekly£546£653-£107
Hourly£13.65£16.32-£2.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£12,873£24,081
25th£19,249£27,885
50th (Median)£28,402£33,943
75th£34,590£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £5,541 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £5,541 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, 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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