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

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £10,348 more per year (39% higher)

Merchandisers

£26,215
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMerchandisersMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£26,215£36,563-£10,348
Mean Annual£24,952£38,478-£13,526
Monthly£2,185£3,047-£862
Weekly£504£703-£199
Hourly£12.60£17.58-£4.98

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMerchandisersMetal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£4,894£26,038
25th£10,415£30,765
50th (Median)£26,215£36,563
75th£34,006£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Merchandisers or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Merchandisers is £26,215, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £10,348 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Merchandisers and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £10,348 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Merchandisers or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
From a salary perspective, Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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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