Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Project support officers Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £3,163 more per year (9% higher)
vs

Project support officers

£33,400
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsProject support officersDifference
Median Annual£36,563£33,400+£3,163
Mean Annual£38,478£35,023+£3,455
Monthly£3,047£2,783+£264
Weekly£703£642+£61
Hourly£17.58£16.06+£1.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsProject support officers
10th (Entry)£26,038£21,055
25th£30,765£27,045
50th (Median)£36,563£33,400
75th£44,259£41,420
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Project support officers?
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 Project support officers earns £33,400 — a difference of £3,163 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Project support officers?
The difference is £3,163 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 Project support officers?
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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