Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Office supervisors Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £3,987 more per year (12% higher)
vs

Office supervisors

£32,576
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsOffice supervisorsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£32,576+£3,987
Mean Annual£38,478£34,058+£4,420
Monthly£3,047£2,715+£332
Weekly£703£626+£77
Hourly£17.58£15.66+£1.92

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsOffice supervisors
10th (Entry)£26,038£20,371
25th£30,765£26,867
50th (Median)£36,563£32,576
75th£44,259£39,568
90th (Senior)£0£48,120
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Office supervisors?
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 supervisors earns £32,576 — a difference of £3,987 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Office supervisors?
The difference is £3,987 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 Office supervisors?
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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