Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £6,664 more per year (22% higher)
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£36,563£29,899+£6,664
Mean Annual£38,478£29,868+£8,610
Monthly£3,047£2,492+£555
Weekly£703£575+£128
Hourly£17.58£14.37+£3.21
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
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 Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £6,664 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £6,664 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 Weighers, graders and sorters?
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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