Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Sales administrators Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £8,615 more per year (31% higher)
vs

Sales administrators

£27,948
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSales administratorsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£27,948+£8,615
Mean Annual£38,478£27,843+£10,635
Monthly£3,047£2,329+£718
Weekly£703£537+£166
Hourly£17.58£13.44+£4.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSales administrators
10th (Entry)£26,038£14,407
25th£30,765£24,191
50th (Median)£36,563£27,948
75th£44,259£32,988
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Sales administrators?
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 Sales administrators earns £27,948 — a difference of £8,615 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Sales administrators?
The difference is £8,615 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 Sales administrators?
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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