Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Sewing machinists Salary

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Sewing machinists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £12,153 more per year (50% higher)

Metal machining setters and setter-operators

£36,563
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,845
vs

Sewing machinists

£24,410
per year (gross)
Take-home: £21,095

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSewing machinistsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£24,410+£12,153
Mean Annual£38,478£23,194+£15,284
Take-Home (Net)£29,845£21,095+£8,750
Monthly (Gross)£3,047£2,034+£1,013
Weekly (Gross)£703£469+£234
Hourly£17.58£11.74+£5.84

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSewing machinists
10th (Entry)£26,038£11,396
25th£30,765£16,510
50th (Median)£36,563£24,410
75th£44,259£27,979
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Sewing machinists?
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 Sewing machinists earns £24,410 — a difference of £12,153 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Sewing machinists?
The difference is £12,153 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators takes home approximately £29,845 per year, whilst a Sewing machinists takes home £21,095. The net difference is £8,750.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Sewing machinists?
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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