Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns £1,027 more per year (3% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£36,563£37,590-£1,027
Mean Annual£38,478£40,032-£1,554
Monthly£3,047£3,133-£86
Weekly£703£723-£20
Hourly£17.58£18.07-£0.49

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£26,038£26,450
25th£30,765£30,280
50th (Median)£36,563£37,590
75th£44,259£46,205
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.?
A Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns £37,590 — a difference of £1,027 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,027 per year. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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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