Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £5,563 more per year (18% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsTyre, exhaust and windscreen fittersDifference
Median Annual£36,563£31,000+£5,563
Mean Annual£38,478£32,430+£6,048
Monthly£3,047£2,583+£464
Weekly£703£596+£107
Hourly£17.58£14.90+£2.68

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsTyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters
10th (Entry)£26,038£25,057
25th£30,765£28,996
50th (Median)£36,563£31,000
75th£44,259£36,761
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters?
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 Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters earns £31,000 — a difference of £5,563 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters?
The difference is £5,563 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 Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters?
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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