Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Refuse and salvage occupations Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £9,116 more per year (33% higher)
vs

Refuse and salvage occupations

£27,447
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsRefuse and salvage occupationsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£27,447+£9,116
Mean Annual£38,478£29,466+£9,012
Monthly£3,047£2,287+£760
Weekly£703£528+£175
Hourly£17.58£13.20+£4.38

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsRefuse and salvage occupations
10th (Entry)£26,038£24,060
25th£30,765£25,777
50th (Median)£36,563£27,447
75th£44,259£31,658
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Refuse and salvage occupations?
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 Refuse and salvage occupations earns £27,447 — a difference of £9,116 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Refuse and salvage occupations?
The difference is £9,116 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 Refuse and salvage occupations?
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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