Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £9,289 more per year (34% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsPackers, bottlers, canners and fillersDifference
Median Annual£36,563£27,274+£9,289
Mean Annual£38,478£27,608+£10,870
Monthly£3,047£2,273+£774
Weekly£703£525+£178
Hourly£17.58£13.11+£4.47

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsPackers, bottlers, canners and fillers
10th (Entry)£26,038£13,791
25th£30,765£24,076
50th (Median)£36,563£27,274
75th£44,259£33,103
90th (Senior)£0£38,759
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers?
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 Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers earns £27,274 — a difference of £9,289 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers?
The difference is £9,289 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 Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers?
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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