Electrical and electronics technicians vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Electrical and electronics technicians and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electrical and electronics technicians earns £7,696 more per year (23% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical and electronics techniciansProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£40,867£33,171+£7,696
Mean Annual£41,525£34,903+£6,622
Monthly£3,406£2,764+£642
Weekly£786£638+£148
Hourly£19.65£15.95+£3.70

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical and electronics techniciansProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£25,433£17,094
25th£29,962£26,372
50th (Median)£40,867£33,171
75th£48,726£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical and electronics technicians or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Electrical and electronics technicians earns more. The median salary for a Electrical and electronics technicians is £40,867, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £7,696 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical and electronics technicians and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £7,696 per year. Electrical and electronics technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electrical and electronics technicians or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Electrical and electronics technicians 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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