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

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

Design Occupations earns £2,525 more per year (8% higher)

Design Occupations

£35,195
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDesign OccupationsPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£35,195£32,670+£2,525
Mean Annual£39,521£33,093+£6,428
Monthly£2,933£2,723+£210
Weekly£677£628+£49
Hourly£16.92£15.71+£1.21
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Design Occupations or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Design Occupations earns more. The median salary for a Design Occupations is £35,195, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £2,525 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Design Occupations and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £2,525 per year. Design Occupations is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Design Occupations or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Design Occupations 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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