Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Quality assurance technicians Salary (2025)

How do Metal Working Machine Operatives and Quality assurance technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Quality assurance technicians earns £1,644 more per year (5% higher)
vs

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesQuality assurance techniciansDifference
Median Annual£32,409£34,053-£1,644
Mean Annual£35,404£36,724-£1,320
Monthly£2,701£2,838-£137
Weekly£623£655-£32
Hourly£15.58£16.37-£0.79

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesQuality assurance technicians
10th (Entry)£25,813£25,673
25th£27,629£28,782
50th (Median)£32,409£34,053
75th£40,466£42,182
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Quality assurance technicians?
A Quality assurance technicians earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Quality assurance technicians earns £34,053 — a difference of £1,644 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Quality assurance technicians?
The difference is £1,644 per year. Quality assurance technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Quality assurance technicians?
From a salary perspective, Quality assurance technicians 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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