Electricians and electrical fitters vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Electricians and electrical fitters and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electricians and electrical fitters earns £7,352 more per year (22% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricElectricians and electrical fittersProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£40,523£33,171+£7,352
Mean Annual£41,608£34,903+£6,705
Monthly£3,377£2,764+£613
Weekly£779£638+£141
Hourly£19.48£15.95+£3.53

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectricians and electrical fittersProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£24,071£17,094
25th£32,482£26,372
50th (Median)£40,523£33,171
75th£49,399£42,276
90th (Senior)£58,708£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electricians and electrical fitters or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Electricians and electrical fitters earns more. The median salary for a Electricians and electrical fitters is £40,523, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £7,352 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electricians and electrical fitters and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £7,352 per year. Electricians and electrical fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electricians and electrical fitters or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Electricians and electrical fitters 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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