Engineering professionals n.e.c. vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £14,057 more per year (41% higher)
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering professionals n.e.c.Plant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£48,000£33,943+£14,057
Mean Annual£52,284£36,343+£15,941
Monthly£4,000£2,829+£1,171
Weekly£923£653+£270
Hourly£23.08£16.32+£6.76

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering professionals n.e.c.Plant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£31,000£24,081
25th£38,806£27,885
50th (Median)£48,000£33,943
75th£61,447£40,998
90th (Senior)£74,957£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Engineering professionals n.e.c. is £48,000, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £14,057 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering professionals n.e.c. and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £14,057 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
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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