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

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £8,741 more per year (31% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsShopkeepers and Sales SupervisorsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£27,822+£8,741
Mean Annual£38,478£27,916+£10,562
Monthly£3,047£2,319+£728
Weekly£703£535+£168
Hourly£17.58£13.38+£4.20

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsShopkeepers and Sales Supervisors
10th (Entry)£26,038£13,525
25th£30,765£20,601
50th (Median)£36,563£27,822
75th£44,259£33,014
90th (Senior)£0£39,787
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors?
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 Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors earns £27,822 — a difference of £8,741 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors?
The difference is £8,741 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 Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors?
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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