Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Office managers Salary

How do Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and Office managers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £3,783 more per year (11% higher)

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades

£39,787
per year (gross)
Take-home: £32,166
vs

Office managers

£36,004
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,442

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesOffice managersDifference
Median Annual£39,787£36,004+£3,783
Mean Annual£42,396£38,180+£4,216
Take-Home (Net)£32,166£29,442+£2,724
Monthly (Gross)£3,316£3,000+£316
Weekly (Gross)£765£692+£73
Hourly£19.13£17.31+£1.82

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesOffice managers
10th (Entry)£25,396£16,515
25th£31,198£27,405
50th (Median)£39,787£36,004
75th£50,583£47,755
90th (Senior)£63,827£59,490

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Office managers?
A Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns more. The median salary for a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is £39,787, whilst a Office managers earns £36,004 — a difference of £3,783 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Office managers?
The difference is £3,783 per year. Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades takes home approximately £32,166 per year, whilst a Office managers takes home £29,442. The net difference is £2,724.
Should I become a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Office managers?
From a salary perspective, Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades 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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