Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. vs Quality assurance technicians Salary (2025)

How do Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. and Quality assurance technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns £3,537 more per year (10% higher)
vs

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.Quality assurance techniciansDifference
Median Annual£37,590£34,053+£3,537
Mean Annual£40,032£36,724+£3,308
Monthly£3,133£2,838+£295
Weekly£723£655+£68
Hourly£18.07£16.37+£1.70

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.Quality assurance technicians
10th (Entry)£26,450£25,673
25th£30,280£28,782
50th (Median)£37,590£34,053
75th£46,205£42,182
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. or a Quality assurance technicians?
A Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. is £37,590, whilst a Quality assurance technicians earns £34,053 — a difference of £3,537 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. and a Quality assurance technicians?
The difference is £3,537 per year. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. or a Quality assurance technicians?
From a salary perspective, Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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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