Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Printing machine assistants Salary (2025)

How do Metal Working Machine Operatives and Printing machine assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal Working Machine Operatives earns £2,348 more per year (8% higher)
vs

Printing machine assistants

£30,061
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesPrinting machine assistantsDifference
Median Annual£32,409£30,061+£2,348
Mean Annual£35,404£31,725+£3,679
Monthly£2,701£2,505+£196
Weekly£623£578+£45
Hourly£15.58£14.45+£1.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Printing machine assistants?
A Metal Working Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Printing machine assistants earns £30,061 — a difference of £2,348 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Printing machine assistants?
The difference is £2,348 per year. Metal Working Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Printing machine assistants?
From a salary perspective, Metal Working Machine 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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