Energy plant operatives vs Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Energy plant operatives and Engineering professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £1,403 more per year (3% higher)

Energy plant operatives

£46,597
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEnergy plant operativesEngineering professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£46,597£48,000-£1,403
Mean Annual£52,102£52,284-£182
Monthly£3,883£4,000-£117
Weekly£896£923-£27
Hourly£22.40£23.08-£0.68
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Energy plant operatives or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Energy plant operatives is £46,597, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £48,000 — a difference of £1,403 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Energy plant operatives and a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,403 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Energy plant operatives or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals n.e.c. 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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