Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Warehouse operatives Salary (2025)

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

Metal Working Machine Operatives earns £4,774 more per year (17% higher)
vs

Warehouse operatives

£27,635
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesWarehouse operativesDifference
Median Annual£32,409£27,635+£4,774
Mean Annual£35,404£27,995+£7,409
Monthly£2,701£2,303+£398
Weekly£623£531+£92
Hourly£15.58£13.29+£2.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesWarehouse operatives
10th (Entry)£25,813£13,984
25th£27,629£23,335
50th (Median)£32,409£27,635
75th£40,466£32,853
90th (Senior)£0£40,304
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Warehouse operatives?
A Metal Working Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Warehouse operatives earns £27,635 — a difference of £4,774 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Warehouse operatives?
The difference is £4,774 per year. Metal Working Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Warehouse operatives?
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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