Metal working production and maintenance fitters vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns £5,964 more per year (17% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal working production and maintenance fittersProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£40,471£34,507+£5,964
Mean Annual£43,195£35,321+£7,874
Monthly£3,373£2,876+£497
Weekly£778£664+£114
Hourly£19.46£16.59+£2.87

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal working production and maintenance fittersProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,380£24,076
25th£31,172£27,603
50th (Median)£40,471£34,507
75th£51,893£40,335
90th (Senior)£66,446£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal working production and maintenance fitters or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
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 n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £5,964 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal working production and maintenance fitters and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £5,964 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 n.e.c.?
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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