Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns £7,524 more per year (26% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMobile Machine Drivers and OperativesPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£36,427£28,903+£7,524
Mean Annual£39,213£32,727+£6,486
Monthly£3,036£2,409+£627
Weekly£701£556+£145
Hourly£17.51£13.90+£3.61

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMobile Machine Drivers and OperativesPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£26,121£18,957
25th£29,278£24,332
50th (Median)£36,427£28,903
75th£45,224£37,909
90th (Senior)£57,440£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives or a Printing Trades?
A Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives is £36,427, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £7,524 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £7,524 per year. Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives or a Printing Trades?
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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