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

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £8,928 more per year (32% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSales supervisors - retail and wholesaleDifference
Median Annual£36,563£27,635+£8,928
Mean Annual£38,478£27,421+£11,057
Monthly£3,047£2,303+£744
Weekly£703£531+£172
Hourly£17.58£13.29+£4.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSales supervisors - retail and wholesale
10th (Entry)£26,038£13,843
25th£30,765£20,595
50th (Median)£36,563£27,635
75th£44,259£32,378
90th (Senior)£0£38,363
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Sales supervisors - retail and wholesale?
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 supervisors - retail and wholesale earns £27,635 — a difference of £8,928 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Sales supervisors - retail and wholesale?
The difference is £8,928 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 supervisors - retail and wholesale?
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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