Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Vehicle valeters and cleaners Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £10,885 more per year (42% higher)
vs

Vehicle valeters and cleaners

£25,678
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsVehicle valeters and cleanersDifference
Median Annual£36,563£25,678+£10,885
Mean Annual£38,478£23,904+£14,574
Monthly£3,047£2,140+£907
Weekly£703£494+£209
Hourly£17.58£12.35+£5.23

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsVehicle valeters and cleaners
10th (Entry)£26,038£10,196
25th£30,765£16,426
50th (Median)£36,563£25,678
75th£44,259£29,717
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Vehicle valeters and cleaners?
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 Vehicle valeters and cleaners earns £25,678 — a difference of £10,885 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Vehicle valeters and cleaners?
The difference is £10,885 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 Vehicle valeters and cleaners?
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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