Metal making and treating process operatives vs Sewing machinists Salary (2025)

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

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £10,144 more per year (42% higher)
vs

Sewing machinists

£24,410
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesSewing machinistsDifference
Median Annual£34,554£24,410+£10,144
Mean Annual£35,618£23,194+£12,424
Monthly£2,880£2,034+£846
Weekly£665£469+£196
Hourly£16.61£11.74+£4.87

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesSewing machinists
10th (Entry)£23,371£11,396
25th£29,268£16,510
50th (Median)£34,554£24,410
75th£40,726£27,979
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Sewing machinists?
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 Sewing machinists earns £24,410 — a difference of £10,144 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Sewing machinists?
The difference is £10,144 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 Sewing machinists?
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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