Insurance underwriters vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

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

Insurance underwriters earns £5,787 more per year (17% higher)

Insurance underwriters

£38,958
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricInsurance underwritersProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£38,958£33,171+£5,787
Mean Annual£56,568£34,903+£21,665
Monthly£3,247£2,764+£483
Weekly£749£638+£111
Hourly£18.73£15.95+£2.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileInsurance underwritersProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£26,622£17,094
25th£32,174£26,372
50th (Median)£38,958£33,171
75th£59,616£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Insurance underwriters or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Insurance underwriters earns more. The median salary for a Insurance underwriters is £38,958, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £5,787 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Insurance underwriters and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £5,787 per year. Insurance underwriters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Insurance underwriters or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Insurance underwriters 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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