Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Metal Working Machine Operatives earns £22,281 more per year (220% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£32,409£10,128+£22,281
Mean Annual£35,404£12,121+£23,283
Monthly£2,701£844+£1,857
Weekly£623£195+£428
Hourly£15.58£4.87+£10.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£25,813£2,228
25th£27,629£4,524
50th (Median)£32,409£10,128
75th£40,466£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Metal Working Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £22,281 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £22,281 per year. Metal Working Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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