IT network professionals vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

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

IT network professionals earns £13,953 more per year (41% higher)

IT network professionals

£47,896
per year
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricIT network professionalsPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£47,896£33,943+£13,953
Mean Annual£52,425£36,343+£16,082
Monthly£3,991£2,829+£1,162
Weekly£921£653+£268
Hourly£23.03£16.32+£6.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileIT network professionalsPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£33,286£24,081
25th£39,396£27,885
50th (Median)£47,896£33,943
75th£62,475£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a IT network professionals or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A IT network professionals earns more. The median salary for a IT network professionals is £47,896, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £13,953 per year.
What is the salary difference between a IT network professionals and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £13,953 per year. IT network professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a IT network professionals or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, IT network professionals 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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