Electrical engineers vs Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Electrical engineers earns £25,448 more per year (78% higher)

Electrical engineers

£58,118
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical engineersPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£58,118£32,670+£25,448
Mean Annual£60,586£33,093+£27,493
Monthly£4,843£2,723+£2,120
Weekly£1,118£628+£490
Hourly£27.94£15.71+£12.23
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical engineers or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Electrical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Electrical engineers is £58,118, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £25,448 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical engineers and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £25,448 per year. Electrical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electrical engineers or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Electrical engineers 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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