Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Warehouse operatives Salary (2025)

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

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £12,152 more per year (44% higher)
vs

Warehouse operatives

£27,635
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesWarehouse operativesDifference
Median Annual£39,787£27,635+£12,152
Mean Annual£42,396£27,995+£14,401
Monthly£3,316£2,303+£1,013
Weekly£765£531+£234
Hourly£19.13£13.29+£5.84

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesWarehouse operatives
10th (Entry)£25,396£13,984
25th£31,198£23,335
50th (Median)£39,787£27,635
75th£50,583£32,853
90th (Senior)£63,827£40,304
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Warehouse operatives?
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 Warehouse operatives earns £27,635 — a difference of £12,152 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Warehouse operatives?
The difference is £12,152 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 Warehouse operatives?
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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