Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Stock control clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £6,904 more per year (23% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsStock control clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£29,659+£6,904
Mean Annual£38,478£31,011+£7,467
Monthly£3,047£2,472+£575
Weekly£703£570+£133
Hourly£17.58£14.26+£3.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsStock control clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£26,038£19,620
25th£30,765£25,620
50th (Median)£36,563£29,659
75th£44,259£35,733
90th (Senior)£0£41,989
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Stock control clerks and 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 Stock control clerks and assistants earns £29,659 — a difference of £6,904 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Stock control clerks and assistants?
The difference is £6,904 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 Stock control clerks and 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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