Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £26,435 more per year (261% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£36,563£10,128+£26,435
Mean Annual£38,478£12,121+£26,357
Monthly£3,047£844+£2,203
Weekly£703£195+£508
Hourly£17.58£4.87+£12.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£26,038£2,228
25th£30,765£4,524
50th (Median)£36,563£10,128
75th£44,259£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Waiters and waitresses?
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 Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £26,435 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £26,435 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 Waiters and waitresses?
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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