Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives vs Quality assurance technicians Salary (2025)

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

Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns £2,374 more per year (7% higher)
vs

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMobile Machine Drivers and OperativesQuality assurance techniciansDifference
Median Annual£36,427£34,053+£2,374
Mean Annual£39,213£36,724+£2,489
Monthly£3,036£2,838+£198
Weekly£701£655+£46
Hourly£17.51£16.37+£1.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMobile Machine Drivers and OperativesQuality assurance technicians
10th (Entry)£26,121£25,673
25th£29,278£28,782
50th (Median)£36,427£34,053
75th£45,224£42,182
90th (Senior)£57,440£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives or a Quality assurance technicians?
A Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives is £36,427, whilst a Quality assurance technicians earns £34,053 — a difference of £2,374 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives and a Quality assurance technicians?
The difference is £2,374 per year. Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives or a Quality assurance 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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