Mechanical engineers vs Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors Salary (2025)

How do Mechanical engineers and Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mechanical engineers earns £13,223 more per year (36% higher)

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMechanical engineersProduction, Factory and Assembly SupervisorsDifference
Median Annual£49,999£36,776+£13,223
Mean Annual£53,850£40,147+£13,703
Monthly£4,167£3,065+£1,102
Weekly£962£707+£255
Hourly£24.04£17.68+£6.36

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMechanical engineersProduction, Factory and Assembly Supervisors
10th (Entry)£31,219£26,372
25th£40,001£31,350
50th (Median)£49,999£36,776
75th£62,548£48,037
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mechanical engineers or a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Mechanical engineers is £49,999, whilst a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors earns £36,776 — a difference of £13,223 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mechanical engineers and a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors?
The difference is £13,223 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mechanical engineers or a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors?
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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