Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Travel agents Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £10,103 more per year (38% higher)
vs

Travel agents

£26,460
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsTravel agentsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£26,460+£10,103
Mean Annual£38,478£27,588+£10,890
Monthly£3,047£2,205+£842
Weekly£703£509+£194
Hourly£17.58£12.72+£4.86

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsTravel agents
10th (Entry)£26,038£14,475
25th£30,765£21,122
50th (Median)£36,563£26,460
75th£44,259£33,588
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Travel agents?
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 Travel agents earns £26,460 — a difference of £10,103 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Travel agents?
The difference is £10,103 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 Travel agents?
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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