Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Window cleaners Salary

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Window cleaners salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £11,010 more per year (43% higher)

Metal machining setters and setter-operators

£36,563
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,845
vs

Window cleaners

£25,553
per year (gross)
Take-home: £21,918

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsWindow cleanersDifference
Median Annual£36,563£25,553+£11,010
Mean Annual£38,478£25,751+£12,727
Take-Home (Net)£29,845£21,918+£7,927
Monthly (Gross)£3,047£2,129+£918
Weekly (Gross)£703£491+£212
Hourly£17.58£12.29+£5.29

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Window 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 Window cleaners earns £25,553 — a difference of £11,010 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Window cleaners?
The difference is £11,010 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators takes home approximately £29,845 per year, whilst a Window cleaners takes home £21,918. The net difference is £7,927.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Window 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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