Electronics engineers vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

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

Electronics engineers earns £15,497 more per year (47% higher)

Electronics engineers

£48,668
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectronics engineersProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£48,668£33,171+£15,497
Mean Annual£52,180£34,903+£17,277
Monthly£4,056£2,764+£1,292
Weekly£936£638+£298
Hourly£23.40£15.95+£7.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectronics engineersProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£33,672£17,094
25th£40,606£26,372
50th (Median)£48,668£33,171
75th£63,686£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electronics engineers or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Electronics engineers earns more. The median salary for a Electronics engineers is £48,668, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £15,497 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electronics engineers and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £15,497 per year. Electronics engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electronics engineers or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
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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