Metal making and treating process operatives vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Metal making and treating process operatives and Plant and Machine Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £611 more per year (2% higher)
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£34,554£33,943+£611
Mean Annual£35,618£36,343-£725
Monthly£2,880£2,829+£51
Weekly£665£653+£12
Hourly£16.61£16.32+£0.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£23,371£24,081
25th£29,268£27,885
50th (Median)£34,554£33,943
75th£40,726£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Metal making and treating process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal making and treating process operatives is £34,554, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £611 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £611 per year. Metal making and treating process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Metal making and treating process operatives 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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