Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Metal Working Machine Operatives and Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £261 more per year (1% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£32,409£32,670-£261
Mean Annual£35,404£33,093+£2,311
Monthly£2,701£2,723-£22
Weekly£623£628-£5
Hourly£15.58£15.71-£0.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £261 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £261 per year. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. 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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