Design occupations n.e.c. vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Design occupations n.e.c. and Plant and Machine Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Design occupations n.e.c. earns £4,472 more per year (13% higher)

Design occupations n.e.c.

£38,415
per year
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDesign occupations n.e.c.Plant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£38,415£33,943+£4,472
Mean Annual£42,819£36,343+£6,476
Monthly£3,201£2,829+£372
Weekly£739£653+£86
Hourly£18.47£16.32+£2.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileDesign occupations n.e.c.Plant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£25,193£24,081
25th£31,778£27,885
50th (Median)£38,415£33,943
75th£51,648£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Design occupations n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Design occupations n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Design occupations n.e.c. is £38,415, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £4,472 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Design occupations n.e.c. and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £4,472 per year. Design occupations n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Design occupations n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Design occupations 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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