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

How do Credit controllers 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 £8,135 more per year (29% higher)

Credit controllers

£28,428
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCredit controllersMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£28,428£36,563-£8,135
Mean Annual£29,471£38,478-£9,007
Monthly£2,369£3,047-£678
Weekly£547£703-£156
Hourly£13.67£17.58-£3.91

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCredit controllersMetal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£16,896£26,038
25th£24,514£30,765
50th (Median)£28,428£36,563
75th£34,653£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Credit controllers or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Credit controllers is £28,428, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £8,135 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Credit controllers and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £8,135 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Credit controllers 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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