Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

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

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £762 more per year (2% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£32,409£33,171-£762
Mean Annual£35,404£34,903+£501
Monthly£2,701£2,764-£63
Weekly£623£638-£15
Hourly£15.58£15.95-£0.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£25,813£17,094
25th£27,629£26,372
50th (Median)£32,409£33,171
75th£40,466£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £762 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £762 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Process, plant and 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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