Importers and exporters vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Importers and exporters and Plant and Machine Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Importers and exporters earns £1,472 more per year (4% higher)

Importers and exporters

£35,415
per year
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricImporters and exportersPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£35,415£33,943+£1,472
Mean Annual£37,851£36,343+£1,508
Monthly£2,951£2,829+£122
Weekly£681£653+£28
Hourly£17.03£16.32+£0.71
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Importers and exporters or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Importers and exporters earns more. The median salary for a Importers and exporters is £35,415, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £1,472 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Importers and exporters and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £1,472 per year. Importers and exporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Importers and exporters or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Importers and exporters 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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