Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. and Metal machining setters and setter-operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns £10,169 more per year (28% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Metal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£46,732£36,563+£10,169
Mean Annual£49,023£38,478+£10,545
Monthly£3,894£3,047+£847
Weekly£899£703+£196
Hourly£22.47£17.58+£4.89

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Metal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£30,536£26,038
25th£37,330£30,765
50th (Median)£46,732£36,563
75th£56,621£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. is £46,732, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £10,169 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £10,169 per year. Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
From a salary perspective, Electrical and electronic trades 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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