Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Process operatives n.e.c. earns £2,098 more per year (6% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£32,409£34,507-£2,098
Mean Annual£35,404£35,321+£83
Monthly£2,701£2,876-£175
Weekly£623£664-£41
Hourly£15.58£16.59-£1.01

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,813£24,076
25th£27,629£27,603
50th (Median)£32,409£34,507
75th£40,466£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £2,098 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £2,098 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Process 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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