Metal working production and maintenance fitters vs Process Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Metal working production and maintenance fitters and Process Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns £10,775 more per year (36% higher)
vs

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal working production and maintenance fittersProcess OperativesDifference
Median Annual£40,471£29,696+£10,775
Mean Annual£43,195£30,964+£12,231
Monthly£3,373£2,475+£898
Weekly£778£571+£207
Hourly£19.46£14.28+£5.18

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal working production and maintenance fittersProcess Operatives
10th (Entry)£25,380£19,124
25th£31,172£25,156
50th (Median)£40,471£29,696
75th£51,893£36,583
90th (Senior)£66,446£44,343
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal working production and maintenance fitters or a Process Operatives?
A Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns more. The median salary for a Metal working production and maintenance fitters is £40,471, whilst a Process Operatives earns £29,696 — a difference of £10,775 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal working production and maintenance fitters and a Process Operatives?
The difference is £10,775 per year. Metal working production and maintenance fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal working production and maintenance fitters or a Process Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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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