Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Office supervisors Salary (2025)

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

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £7,211 more per year (22% higher)
vs

Office supervisors

£32,576
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesOffice supervisorsDifference
Median Annual£39,787£32,576+£7,211
Mean Annual£42,396£34,058+£8,338
Monthly£3,316£2,715+£601
Weekly£765£626+£139
Hourly£19.13£15.66+£3.47

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesOffice supervisors
10th (Entry)£25,396£20,371
25th£31,198£26,867
50th (Median)£39,787£32,576
75th£50,583£39,568
90th (Senior)£63,827£48,120
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Office supervisors?
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 supervisors earns £32,576 — a difference of £7,211 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Office supervisors?
The difference is £7,211 per year. Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Office supervisors?
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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