Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Process operatives n.e.c. 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 £2,056 more per year (6% higher)

Metal machining setters and setter-operators

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

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,365

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£36,563£34,507+£2,056
Mean Annual£38,478£35,321+£3,157
Take-Home (Net)£29,845£28,365+£1,480
Monthly (Gross)£3,047£2,876+£171
Weekly (Gross)£703£664+£39
Hourly£17.58£16.59+£0.99

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£26,038£24,076
25th£30,765£27,603
50th (Median)£36,563£34,507
75th£44,259£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
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 Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £2,056 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £2,056 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 Process operatives n.e.c. takes home £28,365. The net difference is £1,480.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
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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