Mechanical engineers vs Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers Salary (2025)

How do Mechanical engineers and Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mechanical engineers earns £22,725 more per year (83% higher)

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMechanical engineersPackers, bottlers, canners and fillersDifference
Median Annual£49,999£27,274+£22,725
Mean Annual£53,850£27,608+£26,242
Monthly£4,167£2,273+£1,894
Weekly£962£525+£437
Hourly£24.04£13.11+£10.93

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMechanical engineersPackers, bottlers, canners and fillers
10th (Entry)£31,219£13,791
25th£40,001£24,076
50th (Median)£49,999£27,274
75th£62,548£33,103
90th (Senior)£0£38,759
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mechanical engineers or a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Mechanical engineers is £49,999, whilst a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers earns £27,274 — a difference of £22,725 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mechanical engineers and a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers?
The difference is £22,725 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mechanical engineers or a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers?
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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