Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Retail cashiers and check-out operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £22,621 more per year (162% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsRetail cashiers and check-out operatorsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£13,942+£22,621
Mean Annual£38,478£14,850+£23,628
Monthly£3,047£1,162+£1,885
Weekly£703£268+£435
Hourly£17.58£6.70+£10.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsRetail cashiers and check-out operators
10th (Entry)£26,038£5,714
25th£30,765£8,531
50th (Median)£36,563£13,942
75th£44,259£19,401
90th (Senior)£0£25,568
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
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 Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns £13,942 — a difference of £22,621 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
The difference is £22,621 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 Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
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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