Metal Working Machine Operatives vs School secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Metal Working Machine Operatives earns £6,689 more per year (26% higher)
vs

School secretaries

£25,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesSchool secretariesDifference
Median Annual£32,409£25,720+£6,689
Mean Annual£35,404£24,598+£10,806
Monthly£2,701£2,143+£558
Weekly£623£495+£128
Hourly£15.58£12.37+£3.21

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesSchool secretaries
10th (Entry)£25,813£12,241
25th£27,629£17,178
50th (Median)£32,409£25,720
75th£40,466£30,478
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a School secretaries?
A Metal Working Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a School secretaries earns £25,720 — a difference of £6,689 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a School secretaries?
The difference is £6,689 per year. Metal Working Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a School secretaries?
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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