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

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

Electronics engineers earns £15,998 more per year (49% higher)

Electronics engineers

£48,668
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectronics engineersPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£48,668£32,670+£15,998
Mean Annual£52,180£33,093+£19,087
Monthly£4,056£2,723+£1,333
Weekly£936£628+£308
Hourly£23.40£15.71+£7.69
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electronics engineers or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Electronics engineers earns more. The median salary for a Electronics engineers is £48,668, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £15,998 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electronics engineers and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £15,998 per year. Electronics engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electronics engineers or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Electronics 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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