Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Metal making and treating process operatives Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Metal making and treating process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £2,009 more per year (6% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsMetal making and treating process operativesDifference
Median Annual£36,563£34,554+£2,009
Mean Annual£38,478£35,618+£2,860
Monthly£3,047£2,880+£167
Weekly£703£665+£38
Hourly£17.58£16.61+£0.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsMetal making and treating process operatives
10th (Entry)£26,038£23,371
25th£30,765£29,268
50th (Median)£36,563£34,554
75th£44,259£40,726
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Metal making and treating process operatives?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Metal making and treating process operatives earns £34,554 — a difference of £2,009 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Metal making and treating process operatives?
The difference is £2,009 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Metal making and treating process operatives?
From a salary perspective, Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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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