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

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £21,749 more per year (147% higher)
vs

Sales and retail assistants

£14,814
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSales and retail assistantsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£14,814+£21,749
Mean Annual£38,478£16,604+£21,874
Monthly£3,047£1,235+£1,812
Weekly£703£285+£418
Hourly£17.58£7.12+£10.46

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSales and retail assistants
10th (Entry)£26,038£5,714
25th£30,765£10,076
50th (Median)£36,563£14,814
75th£44,259£22,646
90th (Senior)£0£28,480
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Sales and retail assistants?
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 and retail assistants earns £14,814 — a difference of £21,749 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Sales and retail assistants?
The difference is £21,749 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 and retail assistants?
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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