Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Office managers Salary

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Office managers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £559 more per year (2% higher)

Metal machining setters and setter-operators

£36,563
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,845
vs

Office managers

£36,004
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,442

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsOffice managersDifference
Median Annual£36,563£36,004+£559
Mean Annual£38,478£38,180+£298
Take-Home (Net)£29,845£29,442+£403
Monthly (Gross)£3,047£3,000+£47
Weekly (Gross)£703£692+£11
Hourly£17.58£17.31+£0.27

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsOffice managers
10th (Entry)£26,038£16,515
25th£30,765£27,405
50th (Median)£36,563£36,004
75th£44,259£47,755
90th (Senior)£0£59,490

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Office managers?
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 Office managers earns £36,004 — a difference of £559 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Office managers?
The difference is £559 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators takes home approximately £29,845 per year, whilst a Office managers takes home £29,442. The net difference is £403.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Office managers?
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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