Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors Salary (2025)

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

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £3,011 more per year (8% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesProduction, Factory and Assembly SupervisorsDifference
Median Annual£39,787£36,776+£3,011
Mean Annual£42,396£40,147+£2,249
Monthly£3,316£3,065+£251
Weekly£765£707+£58
Hourly£19.13£17.68+£1.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesProduction, Factory and Assembly Supervisors
10th (Entry)£25,396£26,372
25th£31,198£31,350
50th (Median)£39,787£36,776
75th£50,583£48,037
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 Production, Factory and Assembly 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 Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors earns £36,776 — a difference of £3,011 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors?
The difference is £3,011 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 Production, Factory and Assembly 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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