Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Newspaper and periodical editors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £6,893 more per year (19% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£43,456-£6,893
Mean Annual£38,478£48,684-£10,206
Monthly£3,047£3,621-£574
Weekly£703£836-£133
Hourly£17.58£20.89-£3.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£26,038£27,233
25th£30,765£33,719
50th (Median)£36,563£43,456
75th£44,259£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £6,893 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £6,893 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical editors 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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