Metal making and treating process operatives vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £24,426 more per year (241% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£34,554£10,128+£24,426
Mean Annual£35,618£12,121+£23,497
Monthly£2,880£844+£2,036
Weekly£665£195+£470
Hourly£16.61£4.87+£11.74

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£23,371£2,228
25th£29,268£4,524
50th (Median)£34,554£10,128
75th£40,726£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
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 Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £24,426 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £24,426 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 Waiters and waitresses?
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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