Mechanical engineers vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do Mechanical engineers and Metal machining setters and setter-operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mechanical engineers earns £13,436 more per year (37% higher)

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMechanical engineersMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£49,999£36,563+£13,436
Mean Annual£53,850£38,478+£15,372
Monthly£4,167£3,047+£1,120
Weekly£962£703+£259
Hourly£24.04£17.58+£6.46

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMechanical engineersMetal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£31,219£26,038
25th£40,001£30,765
50th (Median)£49,999£36,563
75th£62,548£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mechanical engineers or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Mechanical engineers is £49,999, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £13,436 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mechanical engineers and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £13,436 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mechanical engineers or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
From a salary perspective, Mechanical engineers 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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