Metal making and treating process operatives vs Shelf fillers Salary

How do Metal making and treating process operatives and Shelf fillers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £16,562 more per year (92% higher)

Metal making and treating process operatives

£34,554
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,398
vs

Shelf fillers

£17,992
per year (gross)
Take-home: £16,474

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesShelf fillersDifference
Median Annual£34,554£17,992+£16,562
Mean Annual£35,618£18,696+£16,922
Take-Home (Net)£28,398£16,474+£11,924
Monthly (Gross)£2,880£1,499+£1,381
Weekly (Gross)£665£346+£319
Hourly£16.61£8.65+£7.96

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Shelf fillers?
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 Shelf fillers earns £17,992 — a difference of £16,562 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Shelf fillers?
The difference is £16,562 per year. Metal making and treating process operatives is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Metal making and treating process operatives takes home approximately £28,398 per year, whilst a Shelf fillers takes home £16,474. The net difference is £11,924.
Should I become a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Shelf fillers?
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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