Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and Process operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £5,280 more per year (15% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£39,787£34,507+£5,280
Mean Annual£42,396£35,321+£7,075
Monthly£3,316£2,876+£440
Weekly£765£664+£101
Hourly£19.13£16.59+£2.54

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,396£24,076
25th£31,198£27,603
50th (Median)£39,787£34,507
75th£50,583£40,335
90th (Senior)£63,827£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
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 Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £5,280 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £5,280 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 Process operatives n.e.c.?
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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