Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. and Plant and Machine Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £4,754 more per year (16% higher)
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElementary process plant occupations n.e.c.Plant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£29,189£33,943-£4,754
Mean Annual£30,228£36,343-£6,115
Monthly£2,432£2,829-£397
Weekly£561£653-£92
Hourly£14.03£16.32-£2.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElementary process plant occupations n.e.c.Plant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£18,931£24,081
25th£25,323£27,885
50th (Median)£29,189£33,943
75th£35,602£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. is £29,189, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £4,754 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £4,754 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Plant and Machine Operatives 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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