Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives vs Pharmaceutical technicians Salary (2025)

How do Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives and Pharmaceutical technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns £7,243 more per year (25% higher)
vs

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMobile Machine Drivers and OperativesPharmaceutical techniciansDifference
Median Annual£36,427£29,184+£7,243
Mean Annual£39,213£29,236+£9,977
Monthly£3,036£2,432+£604
Weekly£701£561+£140
Hourly£17.51£14.03+£3.48

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMobile Machine Drivers and OperativesPharmaceutical technicians
10th (Entry)£26,121£17,402
25th£29,278£23,695
50th (Median)£36,427£29,184
75th£45,224£34,919
90th (Senior)£57,440£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
A Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives is £36,427, whilst a Pharmaceutical technicians earns £29,184 — a difference of £7,243 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives and a Pharmaceutical technicians?
The difference is £7,243 per year. Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
From a salary perspective, Mobile Machine Drivers and 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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