Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £2,620 more per year (8% higher)
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£36,563£33,943+£2,620
Mean Annual£38,478£36,343+£2,135
Monthly£3,047£2,829+£218
Weekly£703£653+£50
Hourly£17.58£16.32+£1.26

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£26,038£24,081
25th£30,765£27,885
50th (Median)£36,563£33,943
75th£44,259£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
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 Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £2,620 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £2,620 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 Plant and Machine Operatives?
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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