Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £136 more per year (0% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsMobile Machine Drivers and OperativesDifference
Median Annual£36,563£36,427+£136
Mean Annual£38,478£39,213-£735
Monthly£3,047£3,036+£11
Weekly£703£701+£2
Hourly£17.58£17.51+£0.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsMobile Machine Drivers and Operatives
10th (Entry)£26,038£26,121
25th£30,765£29,278
50th (Median)£36,563£36,427
75th£44,259£45,224
90th (Senior)£0£57,440
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Mobile Machine Drivers and 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 Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns £36,427 — a difference of £136 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives?
The difference is £136 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 Mobile Machine Drivers and 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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